Shannon was referred to us by my brother and sister in law who used her a few years back. There is a bit of a backstory before we landed with Shannon. We had originally tried to start our living trust through law insurance that was supplied by work. The first company we worked with seemed fine but then before we could finish the process, withdrew from the insurance coverage. The second firm started off okay but then we started realizing as we were asking for more detailed customization that they just wanted to fill in the standard template blanks and move on. A lot of the work was handled by staff other than the lawyer and only when we had a more specific question did we get to speak with the lawyer who kind of discouraged us from being so detailed. There were also some typos in emails from the lawyer that just made us raise an eyebrow. We went back the first firm and were willing to pay full price but then got the vibe from the lawyer that templates were very standard and we should not make things so detailed either. Apparently trust mills work this way and they just want to churn you out quickly without really sitting down to address all your questions and specifics and needs or walk you through the legal wording. I felt really lost for a bit and a bit gaslit into thinking we were overthinking our living trust until we talked to Shannon who understood how frustrating it was and made us feel like we definitely COULD customize some things more. We decided to go with her even if it meant paying out of pocket because she took the time to understand our needs and wishes and walked us through all the different parts of the documents in our estate planning. Right from the beginning, she didn't pressure us to use her services and was very kind, patient, and helpful once we hired her. Her documents were organized and we had a few meetings and drafts before meeting in person to sign. Shannon was responsive, detailed, and truly made us feel like our wishes mattered and could be honored. If you're looking for something a little beyond just a standard living trust document with someone who doesn't think any question is too stupid and will help you understand what you're reading, Shannon is the person you can count on. Set up a meet and greet with her if you're on the fence and see for yourself! Thanks Shannon! read more

Shannon was great. The proceess to the result is exactly what we needed. We contemplated doing the trust ourself but have few nuances and specific approaches we want to take. Rather than doing it all wrong, Shannon made it all simple and clear. Having a pro guide you through with a reasonal fee is all worth it to protect the people you love. read more

Found Shannon recommended by several people in local fb groups and saw all her great reviews on Yelp. I'm glad we picked her to work with because the whole process is intimidating to begin with but working with her made it feel less intimidating. She is so sweet and personable, it felt as if we've always known her, and made us feel very comfortable working with her. She was always happy to respond anytime I had questions along the way or happy to explain things I didn't understand very well. Very thankful we got to work with her and would highly recommend her! read more

Our experience with Shannon was amazing. The process of creating a trust is extremely overwhelming, and she made everything manageable and was patient each step of the way. She is extremely thorough and was able to answer all of our questions and concerns. We're so happy to have her guidance and help with this process. read more

We cannot recommend Shannon enough for helping you to create your trust and will. This had been on our to-do list for almost 2 years but we were overwhelmed by how to choose an attorney to help us. A friend who has been through the process told me that when I found the right person, they would be competent but compassionate, and you should feel like you can confidently trust them since you'll be sharing and discussing all your personal details. After our first consultation with Shannon I knew she would meet all these requirements and more. She is very knowledgeable and translates everything from legal-ese to make it clear digestible to understand all our options and how the process works. Our final product not only reflects our wishes, but is so well organized and designed so I know that if it should ever be needed, it will be as easy as possible for our loved ones to navigate. read more

We highly recommend Shannon of Liu Shair Law for estate planning. She made the entire process of setting up a trust seamless. She is a great listener and answered all of our questions with patience and clarity. Over a few short Zoom meetings and one brief in-person document signing, she got to know us and our goals, helped us work through some potentially complicated scenarios, and created an estate plan that reflected our values and wishes. Early on as we started discussing setting up a trust, we considered whether to try doing it through an online service. I can't even imagine how stressful that would have been--and we would have been left with a document that may or may not have been legally compliant or accurate! We are SO glad we chose to work with Shannon and now recommend her to everyone we know. read more

Working on our estate planning with Shannon of Liu Shair Law was a stellar experience. Outstanding attorney, super efficient and thorough services and a genuinely nice person. We've already recommended her to several of our friends. 1. Great balance of automated services vs. face-to-face interactions. Intake, scheduling, document sharing, communication of next steps was all done using automated scheduling/messaging and other software tech. In contrast, the actual design discussions and drafting meetings were all done face-to-face. Thus she was able to strike a great balance between efficiency and personalized attention. 2. Valuable Resource. She got me started on the right track in searching for corporate trustees and private professional fiduciaries. She shared a list of professionals she has worked with before as well as filled in the gaps in my knowledge about their roles. The blog articles on her website are also a great resource; they are far from the content-sparse articles with a spattering of incoherent search keywords that one often finds on many SEO blog posts and listicles. 3. High functioning. Our meetings were focused and productive. She is able to get to the crux of people's wishes and translate these desires into bullet proof clauses. Revisions to the drafts were made quickly and thoroughly and we converged to final versions painlessly. 4. Authentic. She has high EQ, and seemed to really care about her work and us! She remembered nuanced details from one meeting to the next even if we met several weeks apart. She often fluently referred to the people taking on the role of our successor / PoA by name which showed that she took time to study our case files before our meetings, etc. read more

Over the years, our estate planning has been one of those necessary tasks that kept being placed on the back burner as other priorities and activities kept pushing to the forefront. Perhaps there truly are greater forces that help shape our lives, because had we not procrastinated, who knows if we would have had the very good fortune to meet and work with Shannon. All the other 5-star reviews preceding ours really tell the story. They all vouch for her competence, authenticity, empathy, and efficiency, and--as someone who highly values these two traits--her communication skills and attention to detail are top-notch. If the terms "lawyer" and "estate planning" conjure images of a stodgy, dour person who drones incessantly about possibly uncomfortable topics in a condescending, offhand tone, well...that's certainly not Shannon. In fact, think of the exact opposite! Regardless of where you are in life, there may well come a time when you require professional assistance in estate planning. When that realization hits you, don't hesitate: Contact Shannon and Liu Shair Law. read more

We wanted an Estate Planning attorney with whom we would feel comfortable, could trust to do a great job, and at a reasonable price. We also wanted someone local to where we live, and who would be around to help our sons when the time came if they needed help. Liu Shair Law met all those criteria. Not only were my husband and I comfortable, it was a pleasure working with Shannon Liu Shair. We got the document done at a reasonable pace (over the end of year holidays)! Not too fast for us, but without us dragging our feet. Shannon Liu set reasonable goals for completing items. Not the most pleasurable thing to think about, after all! We are all done, and highly recommend Liu Shair Law. read more

When deciding to do your estate planning you want someone capable, competent and above all else tactful. We had a great experience with Liu Shair Law, it was everything we needed. Shannon is brilliant and her calm kind demeanor makes these uncomfortable conversations and decisions all that more bearable. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking estate planning. read more

After researching estate plan attorneys, we chose Shannon based on our initial meeting and excellent reviews. My wife and had I procrastinated on hiring an attorney for creating an estate plan because the process seemed cumbersome and complicated. If you feel the same way, Shannon can help you too. Shannon explained the estate plan process, and she provided information to explain the process in more detail. She answered all of our questions and made the process smooth and straightforward. In short, Shannon told us what she was going to do, and she did it. Shannon is professional, knowledgeable, thorough, friendly, and a pleasure to work with - I highly recommend her if you need an estate planning attorney. read more

Highly recommend Liu Shair Law for all your Living Trust needs. Shannon is very knowledgeable, experienced, and overall just a great person to work with. She was very responsive to all of our questions throughout the entire process (and even had great guidance on non-attorney related topics, like schools and kids educations!). If you're looking for someone to help establish your trust, look no further! Thank you, Shannon. read more

I highly recommend Shannon to help you with your estate planning. She is clear, efficient, and knowledgeable in all aspects. Had I known it was this easy, I would not have put it off for 18 years. Shannon will guide you through each decision and will make the process easy to understand. read more

Shannon is a great person to work with. She is kind, both asks and answers questions, and really cares about people. She takes the time to get to know others, which is a quality you don't see as often anymore. She supports other local businesses and understands how important quality service is. I also appreciate that she is a family person who cares about families and making sure their needs are met. Highly recommend Shannon to everyone. read more

Shannon was our living trust lawyer. She was very responsible, efficient, detailed, friendly, and truly cared that we were happy with the outcome. The price is also quite reasonable! I would definitely recommend her to anyone who wants to set up living trusts. She can speak mandarin and english, which is a huge plus! read more

My husband and I were seeking an attorney to make our wills. We were a little hesitant due to the sensitive nature of our needs. When I met Shannon she was very friendly, nice, and personable and when I found out she was an estate planning attorney I was pleasantly surprised. I asked her if she would walk us through the process of creating the wills, even though I knew that that would open up doors to our personal lives. Shannon was very attentive and listened to all of our questions and concerns. She was very professional while maintaining a note of compassion and empathy for our specific story and requests, I did not feel rushed or judged. I found her demeanor to be one of acceptance and wanting to help us. Though it was an emotional process, I am so glad that Shannon was there to walk us through it. Even though she is a lawyer I left feeling like I have a trusted friend. read more

We had been wanting to setup the family Trust for a long time and finally decided to make a move. Shannon Liu Shair was very knowledgeable, thorough and practical in helping us setup our Trust. Highly recommend her services because she walked us through the whole process and we are very pleased with the outcome. read more

Our original living trust was created more than 20 years ago, and we needed to amend/restate our living trust to modify certain items. Shannon was the 3rd attorney we worked with, and she is the best. She is very knowledgeable, experienced, thorough, efficient, and a great person to work with. At the beginning, she explained how the process/steps we would go through. She reviewed our original trust, listened to our needs, and made recommendations. She explained all our questions very clearly and in detail. We were able to do everything online except the day of signing documents. During the process, we used her secured portal to download documents, so our privacy was safe. Using online scheduling was easy. At the end, she gave us a clear instruction that which type of account we should put the trust as primary or secondary. We highly recommend Shannon if anyone is thinking to do an estate planning. read more

Shannon and her staff have been amazing. My wife and I decided to have a Living Trust after we got married and found that Shannon is more than just a fantastic attorney. She's a wonderful human being. We highly recommend her services to anyone looking to have a Living Trust made. read more

Shannon was recommended to me by several other attorneys, and I could not be happier with her services. I am an attorney as well, but know next to nothing about trust and estate law. Shannon walked me and my husband through all the necessary information and paperwork to get our estate in order. She even made it comfortable to bring my new baby with us to the signing. She also charged a very reasonable rate for her excellent work. I do not hesitate to recommend her services. read more

Shannon was fantastic in walking us through step-by-step the creation of our Trust. She patiently explained all the jargon so we knew that our intent was being accurately captured in the document. Honestly think we would have been lost without her! read more

I highly recommend Shannon to help you with your living trust needs. It was especially helpful being in the same life stage as her, in our 30s with 2 young children because she really understood our needs and made the whole process so seamless. She's patient, communicative, thorough, and professional. We will definitely use Shannon again for our future legal needs! read more

We have had the intentions of getting a living trust together for quite some time but procrastinated for a variety of reasons. Some of them being intimidated by the unbeknownst of the process and by the idea of talking to a lawyer itself. Finally at a get together breakfast with some friends we were discussing components of the retirement process. The subject of setting up a trust came up. Questions regarding the needs and benefits of having a trust came about which raised even more questions and speculations. It was really time to talk to a lawyer. Looking thru reviews of Lawyers we were impressed by the number and depth of the positive reviews of Liu Shair Law. Too good to be true? Well a phone call to set up the appointment reach a voice mail recording where I left my contact information on Christmas Eve. Figuring it was the holidays it might be forever before we get a return call. To our pleasant surprise we got a return call from Shannon that afternoon. We set up the initial meeting which she gave us the option to do over the phone or go into her office. She sent us a templet/questionnaire to help us prepare and to smooth the process along. Meeting Shannon was a delight! She was able to give us an overview to setting up the trust and the reasons for us doing so. Shannon was able to answer any questions that we had concisely, and was able to put us at ease encouraging us to ask questions. So much of our understanding of the law was no longer valid due to changes within the law. It was really good to talk to someone who could explain the details and nuances of our questions. We had no idea going in how many different scenarios could play out where the trust would come into play. Shannon walk us through the entire Trust process in a thoughtful thorough manner. Three meetings with her and we completed everything with 2 weeks. Shannon provided us a list of next steps to consider and do on our part. Sign sealed delivered! HAPPY! read more

I am an attorney, licensed in California. My practice does not include estate planning. My wife and I needed a comprehensive estate plan. After doing some research, we hired Shannon. We wanted to be sure it was done thoroughly and correctly the first time! We could not have been more pleased with Shannon. She is very professional and personable. I recommend her highly to anyone in need of estate planning. read more

Shannon is an amazing lawyer and a pleasure to work with. She has mastered the art of being both thorough and efficient. She made creating an estate plan painless and explained everything clearly. The process was quick and easy. My husband and I feel prepared for the future and know our kiddos will be taken care of. read more

Shannon was absolutely incredible to work with as we set up our trust. She is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, patient, compassionate and oriented to every detail. She made the process as easy as it could possibly be for us, explained the complicated stuff in a way that helped us understand everything we needed to understand, provided a bunch of helpful resources and tools, and is clearly so thoughtfully and genuinely dedicated to ensuring that her clients are well taken care of in every way. I would recommend her services to anyone without hesitation, and we feel so lucky to have had the chance to work with her to ensure all is in order for our family. Additionally, I am severely hard of hearing and she was tremendously supportive and thoughtful in helping ensure that the process was accessible for me. read more

Shannon is awesome! She set us up with a special needs trust/ living trust/ will etc in 2 visits and a phone call. Peace of mind for the future. Highly recommended read more

Shannon is an AMAZING attorney!!! Our financial advisor recommended Shannon to set up our family trust. BEST decision my wife and I ever made regarding our future. Shannon was able to answer all of our questions and was able walk us through the entire process. Such a GREAT person to work with. I would give her six stars if I could! I HIGHLY recommend Shannon. read more

Shannon was very helpful in explaining the estate planning process and gave us clear options to design and customize our estate plan. She was kind, caring, courteous, and professional. We were new to this process but she put us at ease and made it smooth and enjoyable. I would highly recommend her. She will do an initial consultation to explain how it works and to get to know you and what you are looking for. We are very grateful for her efforts to provide us with an estate plan. read more

I simply can't say enough good things about Shannon! I am so grateful I found her. She was amazing in helping me establish my living trust along with everything I need to make sure my family is taken care of. I had put this off way too long but Shannon makes the process easy & I never thought I would say that. Not only did I find an excellent attorney but walked away with a new friend. Her kindness, compassion & professionalism go way above what she has to do. If you are in that place of needing an attorney for your trust, Shannon is the attorney to go to. So grateful to you Shannon! God bless... read more

Shannon was very kind, thorough and prompt. She helped us develop our estate plan, and we now have this peace of mind. Very reasonable pricing. I highly recommend Shannon to anybody in the Fremont area who is looking to set up an estate plan/trust. read more

Highly Recommend!! A++ No need to look further for your estate planning! Shannon customized my trust-base estate plan. She created a special needs trust within the trust. Shannon is smart, knowledgeable and efficient. She answers all questions, very thorough and detail oriented. Plus great follow up after the whole process. Thanks Shannon for your professionalism! read more

My husband and I had been wanting to set up a trust for literally years but never got around to it. I finally set up an appointment with Shannon after a consultation and I'm so so glad we finally got it done! She was very thorough, going through all our options with us and personalizing our trust for our needs. Shannon prepped us with a questionnaire beforehand to get an idea of what we would need done, and answered all our questions so that we fully understood all our options and choices. She took the time to go through all the points of the trust and explained every part which was super helpful since we had no idea what to expect. She was very efficient, kind, and easy to work with and I would definitely work with her again in the future! read more

I am so very pleased to have chosen Shannon Liu Shair to draw up and complete all the necessary documents for my estate planning. Although I have wanted to do it the last couple of years, I finally decided that due to these uncertain and difficult times that it was time. She walked me through the whole process easily and I felt comfortable asking her my many questions which she always quickly answered. I feel so much better knowing I have taken care of my personal affairs for myself and for my family. Shannon is professional, thorough, knowledgeable, caring, and patient. What a great lawyer! I would highly recommend her. read more

We have been working with Shannon and she is so helpful. She is thorough, explains things step by step, and answers all our questions. It has been great to work with an attorney who cares a lot about doing good work and also about helping the community. read more

I put off setting up my estate plan for far too long (I mean, who really wants to discuss death, organ donation and who's going to take care of your child with some stuffy attorney they've just met??) Luckily, Shannon made the whole process as smooth as possible. I love Shannon. She's super smart, funny, and has two adorable little kids, so she totally relates to young families who are new to this whole 'adulting' process. She explained all of the moving parts of our plan (trust, will, medical directives, etc.) and tailored our estate plan to our exact needs. Absolutely recommend Liu Shair Law! read more

My husband and I had been meaning to complete an estate plan ever since our first child was born, but we didn't know where to start and the process seemed overwhelming. A friend referred us to Shannon and I'm very happy with our experience. Shannon is very professional, knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and organized. Her email responses were very timely and included clear explanations and instructions. She took the time to answer all of our questions during our phone and video meetings. It was also nice working with her because she's in the same life stage with two young kids. We were able to bring our kids to the final signing meeting and she went the extra mile to provide an activity and snacks for them. I would recommend Shannon to anyone looking to complete an estate plan! read more

While I was looking through ARAG Legal Insurance website, I came across Liu Shair Law and contacted via e-mail. Shannon promptly replied and setup an appointment to discuss the estate planning. Shannon pleasantly surprised us with her knowledge in estate planning and took time to explain the details in layman terms. So we decided to go with her to create our estate plan customized to our wishes. With in a week or so she did everything to our satisfaction including transferring the house deed to the trust. We are happy to recommend her for any one wishing to create an estate plan with out much hassle. read more

I am more than pleased with my experience at Lui Shair Law. Shannon's estate planning practice operates at the utmost level of quality. As a financial adviser, I am acutely aware of the specifics that go into the execution of complex, higher-level planning. What has made my experience with Shannon top notch is 2 major keys. The first is her knowledge. Estate planning is a very complicated subject which requires very specialized knowledge. It was apparent from the start that Shannon was extremely educated and experienced. The other key, which is important in any business,  is the execution of their operations. Shannon was trustworthy, professional, punctual, and efficient. Everything from the initial meeting to the follow-up was a very customer centric experience.  I will most definitely be recommending Shannon to friends, family, and most importantly, my clients. I look forward to doing business with her again in the future. read more

My family contacted Shannon to rework our living trust and we were very impressed with her level of service. From the first conversation to the completion of our family's trust amendments, Shannon was very knowledgeable, efficient, and patient with our family's requests. We're quite thankful to have found a lawyer we can rely on and we'll continue to turn to Shannon for legal services in the future. read more