Shaun B. Adrian
  • Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate
  • Pennsylvania
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Shaun B. Adrian is a senior partner at MacDonald Illig and a member of the firm's Estates and Trusts Group. He works with individuals and families to establish estate plans tailored to the client's needs, personal goals and tax objectives during life and after death. Shaun concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law.

Shaun's practice includes the preparation of wills, trusts, trusts for children with special needs, durable powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney and living wills, estate tax planning, guardianship matters, elder law and long-term care planning. He is experienced in estate and trust administration and regularly counsels individuals and corporate executors/trustees through the process.

Outside the office, he has lectured to professional and community groups on estate planning and probate, planning for families with special needs children, Medicaid planning and planning for the elderly. After more than 24 years of service in the Navy Reserve, Shaun retired from the Expeditionary Combat Command with the rank of Commander. Prior to joining MacDonald Illig Shaun was an associate in the Pittsburgh office of Buchanan Ingersoll, P.C.

Education
Duquesne University School of Law
J.D.
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United States Merchant Marine Academy
B.S. | Marine Engineering
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Professional Experience
Partner
MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton
Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
How Do You Pay If a Nursing Home Becomes the Reality?
Awards
Best Lawyers for Trusts & Estates
Best Lawyers
2017, 2018
Professional Associations
Pennsylvania State Bar
Member
Current
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Erie County Bar Association, Trust & Estate Leadership Committee
Member
Current
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Flagship Niagara League, Finance Committee
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Pennsylvania
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U.S. District Court Western District of PA
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Practice Areas
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
Shaun B. Adrian's Website Profile
Website
MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton Website
Blog
MacDonald Illig Articles
Contact & Map
MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton
100 State St
#700
Erie, PA 16507
Telephone: (814) 870-7758
Fax: (814) 454-4647