Our Firm

The Estate Planning & Asset Protection Law Firm

The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm was established to serve the legal needs of senior citizens when their health care needs increase.

Our estate and asset protection law firm focuses its entire practice on Asset Protection and Estate Planning matters, which encompasses the areas of Medicaid Planning, VA Benefits Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Estate Planning. Shannon Pawley have grown their law practice through their personable nature and good management skills.

Our team is committed to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of estate planning and asset protection. Whether you’re looking to draft a will, establish a trust, or develop a long-term strategy to safeguard your assets, our experienced estate planning attorneys provide personalized legal solutions tailored to your unique needs. With a deep understanding of Georgia estate laws, we ensure your estate is structured to protect your legacy and provide for your loved ones.

Our office is located in downtown Decatur, Georgia, near Atlanta. The Firm does virtual meetings for those clients who are unable to come to the office. We have no problem accommodating you and your needs!

Take comfort in knowing that it is the mission of The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm to support our clients in the creation of a long-term care plan for preserving assets, maximizing independence, and enhancing quality of life.

Comprehensive Elder Law Services in Decatur and Greater Atlanta Area

Planning for the future involves more than just financial decisions—it requires careful legal preparation. Our elder law attorneys specialize in Medicaid planning, durable powers of attorney, guardianships, and special needs trusts to help seniors and their families achieve peace of mind. If you need a knowledgeable elder law lawyer near you, our firm offers compassionate guidance to help you navigate elder care laws, estate recovery, and long-term care planning.

Experienced Estate Planning Attorneys Protecting Your Future

When it comes to protecting your assets and securing your family’s financial future, having a trusted estate planning attorney by your side is essential. At the Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm, we offer expert legal services for wills and estate planning, trust formation, probate administration, and asset protection planning. Whether you’re preparing for retirement, planning for a loved one’s care, or seeking to minimize tax burdens, our firm is here to provide strategic estate solutions tailored to your goals.

Meet Our Team!

Shannon M. Pawley, J.D., LL.M

CEO, Attorney

Originally from the Tidewater area of Virginia, she grew up in a close-knit family with a strong tradition of military service. She learned early on the importance of ...

Sabrina

Government Benefits Paralegal

Sabrina has an international background but has always considered Atlanta home. She was born of Argentine parents in New York, but relocated various times ...

Brittney

Associate Attorney

Brittney is an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Georgia and the District of Columbia, with eight years of legal experience, seven of which have been focused on ...

Robin

Probate Paralegal

Robin was born in Massachusetts, but the family moved to East Orange, New Jersey shortly thereafter. Robin grew up in New Jersey where she made lifelong ...

Ryan

Client Engagement Facilitator

Ryan was born and raised in Rockdale County, Georgia, where he also graduated from Rockdale County High School. From an early age, Ryan cultivated a deep ...

Danyelle

Ambassador of First Impressions

Danyelle was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where her love for baking and the culinary arts began to take shape. After graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania ...

Danni

Law Clerk

Danni holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Richmond School of Law and is a licensed attorney in the District of Columbia. Before pursuing her ...

Strategy Session

Stacy McKenzie

21:58 07 Feb 24

Shannon and her team were great. Went in for a consultation and got my money worth. She explained and made sure we understood. I will be using them in the future.

Diane J

23:10 24 Jan 24

Waheed Hamid

18:55 17 Dec 23

We had excellent service from Shannon and her team, they are true professionals and helped us and explained every step in the process. We highly recommend The Estate and Asset Protection Law Firm.

Virgil Price Young

20:16 18 Jul 23

Stephanie Deal

15:22 07 Jul 23

My father and I recently used the estate, an asset protection, law, firm for new wheels, new, power of attorney’s, and a creation of a trust. Brooke and her entire team could not have been more helpful and more professional! We loved working with them, and they took everything seriously therefore I didn’t have to worry about a thing. I highly recommend everyone at the law firm.

Barry Amos

01:22 01 Jul 23

Great firm. Had answers to all our questions and explained everything clearly. Never felt rushed to make a decision Could not ask for a better experience. Every one we dealt with was professional and knowledgeable. We highly recommend this firm for estate planning.

Lee Jay

21:30 28 Jun 23

Shannon provided invaluable information regarding a family estate matter. Although her firm did not quite fit our immediate needs, the consultation was informative and extremely HELPFUL! Shannon clearly explained what our next steps should be and offered to assist if we had any questions along the way. Her expertise and willingness to help puts her in a league of her own!

Alice Guppy

02:01 23 Jan 23

Shannon and everyone at The Estate and Asset Protection Law Firm are professional, very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. They answered all our questions in great detail and the plan they developed for us is exactly what we need to protect our assets and estate as we age especially with my husband's health issues.

Lynn McKibbin-Moore

23:09 24 Feb 22

My husband has dementia. This firm has been patient, kind and professional while we went through a move from a house of 37 years in to a condo to be closer to my daughter and her husband. (Miami to Atlanta). There was also a wedding. All in 6 months.We now have a trust, power of attorney. Wills for my daughter and her husband and more. All at a fair price. I could not recommend higher.

Tammy Lee

22:03 29 Jan 22

Shannon Pawley and her team are exceptional at helping families navigate tough situations. We began working with her upon finding out my father had Stage 4 kidney cancer. His decline was more rapid than expected.Attorney Pawley and her entire team expedited paperwork that allowed me to focus on my father’s care, make decisions that suddenly needed to be made for him medically and financially, and has allowed me the ability to focus more on grieving and less on legal matters upon his passing.It is obvious she is knowledgeable about the best ways to navigate estates to protect the assets for the owners and their loved ones. It is just as obvious that she is passionate and has true heart for what her clients go through.We will be using her for own estate needs, and I recommend her expertise to everybody I can.This service is worth every penny we paid as it has saved us more money and time than I could imagine.

H Jessie Brewer

18:26 18 Nov 21

Attorney Shannon Pawley and paralegal Alexis McCoy are legal professionals that my wife and I highly recommend. Their grasp of the Georgia law pertaining to Medicaid assistance and the interworking's of the State department is exceptional. Additionally, their client-attorney relationship skills are excellent. We wouldn't hesitate to use this law firm again should the need arise.

Dawn Hardy

15:06 13 Nov 21

Shannon and her team are the best! They listened to my needs and provided the best advice. They are patient and professional as well as personable, they didn't make me feel like I was just another client. Highly recommend!