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Shaun B. Adrian, Trusts Attorney in Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie, PA

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Shaun B. Adrian is an attorney based in Erie, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Trusts.

Based in
Erie, PENNSYLVANIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Trusts
  • Handles Trusts matters from Erie, PENNSYLVANIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).

About Shaun B. Adrian: Shaun B. Adrian is an attorney based in Erie, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Trusts.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Shaun takes on

Shaun concentrates on trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Shaun handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Trusts cases in Erie, Pennsylvania

Shaun takes trusts matters in Erie, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shaun agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Shaun B. Adrian — trusts lawyer in Erie

Shaun B. Adrian is an attorney based in Erie, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Trusts.

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.

Working with Shaun on a trusts matter

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…

Who Shaun represents

Shaun reviews new inquiries case-by-case for trusts matters in Erie and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Duquesne University

    J.D. · 1989

Shaun studied at J.D. in Duquesne University.

Law school and academic background

Shaun completed J.D. in Duquesne University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Shaun runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Shaun has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law (2026).

Locations

Shaun B. Adrian's office in Erie

Shaun's primary office is at 100 State Street, Suite 700, Erie, Pennsylvania, 16507. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

100 State Street, Suite 700

Erie, Pennsylvania 16507

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Hiring guide

How to hire Shaun B. Adrian — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new trusts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Shaun usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Shaun charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shaun's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Shaun will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a trusts attorney in Erie, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many trusts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Shaun

Shaun discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in trusts practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every trusts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Shaun confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Shaun's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many trusts practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Shaun B. Adrian

  • How much does it cost to hire Shaun for a trusts case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Shaun walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Shaun offer a free consultation?

    Shaun charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shaun's office. Some trusts attorneys offer free consults — check Shaun's current terms during booking.

  • How long do trusts cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

    Simple trusts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Shaun gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Shaun take my case if I'm outside Erie?

    Shaun is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Shaun will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Shaun?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Shaun will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Shaun accepting new trusts clients right now?

    Shaun's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Trusts attorneys serving Erie, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania

Shaun handles trusts matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified trusts attorneys in that community.

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