$ 400-425 per hour
Steven Drew Baker
About Steven
Biography
I am Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law (BLS-State Bar of Texas) and a CPA, licensed to practice law in both Texas and Arizona. I focus my practice almost exclusively on estate planning, probate, trusts, and charitable giving and organizations.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 15 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 24 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 26 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Giordani, Swanger, Ripp & Jetel, LLP
100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1440, Austin, TX, 78701
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"I endorse this lawyer in probate and estate planning in the Austin, Texas area. Mr. Baker provides wonderful legal answers concerning probate and estate planning questions."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Baker provides excellent legal answers. He exhibits comprehensive estate planning and probate knowledge. I would recommend him on any estate planning or probate matter in the Austin area."
"Steven and I practice in some of the same areas of law. I have reviewed many of his responses and comments to questions presented on the board. Steven's answers and comments reflect a deep understanding of the law and have provided helpful information to the people asking questions and his fellow lawyers. I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Patricia Cole
Probate lawyer
David Pyke
Probate lawyer
Kevin Koel
Probate lawyer
Jessica Newill
Probate lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2010 - 2013
Manager, The Law Office of Steven D Baker, PLLC
Associations
2010 - Present
Austin Bar Association, Estate Planning SectionMember
1999 - Present
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
2009 - 2010
State Bar of Arizona, BLS-Estate and Trusts Advisory CommitteePresident
Education
1997
Univerity of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
University of Texas
BBA
1993
University of Texas
MPA - Master of Professional Accounting
Speaking Engagements
2016
Austin Chapter of TSCPA
When to File an Estate Tax Return
2014
Austin Chapter of TSCPA
What You Need to Know About Community Property
2013
Austin Chapter of TSCPA
Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts in Texas
2013
Austin Chapter of TSCPA
Estate Tax Planning and Compliance After December 31, 2012
2012
Austin Chapter of TSCPA
Estate Planning Before January 1, 2013
2012
Austin Chapter of TSCPA
Estate Administration for Texas CPAs
2011
Austin Chapter of TSCPA
Estate Planning Under the New Tax Law
2011
Austin Chapter of TSCPA
Grantor Trust Rules
2008
Minimizing Client Estate Taxes with Plans That Work
Planning with Retirement Benefits
2008
Minimizing Client Estate Taxes with Plans That Work
Managing Decisions in Post-Mortem Planning
2008
Estate Planning Basics
Wills and Trusts
2008
Estate Planning Basics
Charitable Giving Techniques
2007
Annual Conference
Estate Planning for Companion Animals
2006
Beyond the Basics: Strategies for Solving Probate Issues and Challenges in Arizona
Establish and Follow Ethical Best Practices
2005
Annual Conference
Estate Planning and Living Wills: Managing Your Future Today
Publications
2017
Estate Planning and Community Property Law Journal
Rachal v. Reitz and the Efficacy and Implementation of Mandatory Arbitration Provisions in Trusts
2013
Estate Planning and Community Property Law Journal
The Texas Mess: Marital Property Characterization of Trust Income
2008
AZ CPA Magazine
What You Need to Know About the Arizona Trust Code
2005
Arizona Community Foundation Giving Counsel Newsletter
Visiting (or Revisiting) the Charitable Lead Unitrust
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Intestate probate, inheritance of a minor child and duties of estate administration?
27 Jun 2014
Q&A
If a husband dies in Texas, without a will does the wife get the house automatically ?
17 Jun 2014
Q&A
Do I have to designate my spouse as the sole beneficiary for an inherited IRA?
20 Jun 2014