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Scott Shoemaker

SCOTT SHOEMAKER AND ASSOCIATES, P.L.C.
http://www.cedarrapidswills.com/

Areas of Focus: Kids Protection Planning, Life and Legacy Planning

Licensed States: Iowa

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What to expect from Scott Shoemaker

A 15- minute introductory call to understand your goals and needs.
2-Hour Working Life & Legacy Planning Session: A comprehensive look at your current family dynamics and your assets, including a comprehensive inventory of everything you have so none of it is ever lost.
Education on how the law impacts your family and assets, focused specifically on your County, State and Country of residence.
A transparent discussion of your options to care for what matters most to you, no matter what happens. Planning options that work for you and the people you love. Relational, compassionate counsel to help you make "eyes wide open" choices for yourself and the people you love.
A clear plan (not just documents) for how your assets and those you love will be taken care of, throughout every stage of life, and in the event of your incapacity or death.

About Scott Shoemaker

Scott Shoemaker’s estate planning practice focuses on helping families enhance their lives today and secure their futures tomorrow. He excels in guiding clients through the often-confusing maze of financial and legal decisions needed to create plans that ensure the well-being of their families and the accomplishment of cherished family goals. His considerable legal expertise includes family protection, wealth preservation, and values-based planning. Scott has the tools to plan for same- and opposite-sex couples, unmarried couples and divorced individuals. Whether you are married or single, with a family, however you define it, just starting out or looking back on a life well-lived, Scott will help you to craft a plan that achieves your goals for your loved ones today and for years to come.

Scott graduated in the top half of his class from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2014. While a student at Nebraska Law, Scott was awarded the Order of the Barristers recognizing his skill in the courtroom and was twice awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award, an award reserved for those earning the highest grade in the courses in which they were enrolled. Scott also earned coveted seats on the College’s mock trial and moot court teams. Prior to establishing Scott Shoemaker and Associates, P.L.C., Scott worked in the legal department of NCS Pearson, Inc., negotiating complex, high-dollar-value contracts for state assessment products.

Outside of work, Scott exhibits a strong commitment to community service, having served as the President of the Board of Directors for Cedar Rapids PrideFest, Secretary of the Board of Directors of PFLAG Cedar Rapids, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Family Promise of Linn County, as a director of the Iowa Music and Arts Association where he helps plan the annual and award-winning Tournament of Drums drum corps competition. He has also served on the board of directors for the Alliance Center of Linn County, on the advisory counsel for the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids LGBT Youth Initiative, and on the Session of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Scott has been married to his wife Amy since 2010. They have two children, Joey and Elizabeth.

Testimonials

“We had an excellent experience… Mr. Shoemaker provided our family with quick and professional responses to questions related to our case. After getting to know our family, Mr. Shoemaker researched and connected us with another professional that was needed for our specific situation and who was an excellent fit in helping with our case. We are extremely pleased…” M.K.

“I spoke with Mr. Shoemaker and was pleased to know that he was dedicated honest knowledgeable of the sensitive information I was providing him.” – B.F.

“[Scott] is amazing and he is fast. I highly recommend him to anyone. He’s very friendly and gets the job done correct and fast. Thank you…for giving me and my family what we wanted” – A.S.

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THE PERSONAL FAMILY LAWYER PROMISE

What makes PFL lawyers different?

How you hire us.

We begin with a comprehensive inventory of everything you own, and everyone you love, and consider it all in a working meeting, called a Family Wealth Planning Session, to guide you to clarify your financial life and legacy goals before we draft a single document.
How we plan.

We work with you throughout every life stage to map out the most likely scenarios for you and the people you love, planning for each as your life, the law, and your assets change over time.
What we protect.

Our Life & Legacy Planning process ensures everything that matters most -- from your financial assets to your values, insights, stories and experience -- are captured and documented during your life and cared for over the generations to come.
What you see.

Transparency in our process, and our fees … all of which are flat fees, agreed to in advance, based on your choices and with no surprises, ensuring we stay on the same side of the table - supporting you to make a lifetime of great decisions - every step of the way.
How we deliver.

Our systems help you get clear and organized, overcoming the exact issues that keep most estate plans from actually working when they are needed most. We help you leave your family with a gift of love, and not a mess.
How our plans work.

One-and-done estate plans focused only on money are a recipe for a big mess. We help you throughout every stage of life and be there for the people you love, when you can’t be.