As a business owner, mother of three, and cancer survivor, Shawn has a deep appreciation for how precious time is, and for the peace of mind that thoughtful planning brings to a family.

Shawn is the founder and managing attorney of Scott Legal Group, a boutique law firm based in Indianapolis focused on estate planning, probate and trust administration, and small business counsel. For more than two decades, she has advised families, business owners, and fiduciaries on thoughtful future planning.

Shawn is a Board-Certified Indiana Trust & Estate Lawyer and a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer annually since 2020 and frequently speaks and writes on estate planning, probate, and trust administration.

Shawn earned both her Juris Doctor and LL.M. in Intellectual Property from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Hanover College.

In addition to her legal work, Shawn is active in professional leadership and community service, including serving as past President of the Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis and as past Chair of the Probate, Trust and Real Property Section of the Indiana State Bar Association. She is actively involved in advocacy, public awareness, and patient support through her work with the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation and other initiatives that support cancer patients and advance research.

Outside the office, Shawn is a certified yoga instructor and strongly believes in the connection among thoughtful planning, personal well-being, and a life well lived. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband, their three children, and a houseful of well-loved pets.

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