Steven Drew Baker, Estate Planning Attorney in Austin, Texas
Over 27 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and General
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Austin, TX
Practicing estate planning in Austin since 1999.
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Steven Drew Baker is a member based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and General. Steven has over 27 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Austin, TX
- Experience
- over 27 years
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- Estate Planning · Estate Tax · General
- Handles Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and General matters from Austin, TX.
- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Steven Drew Baker: Steven Drew Baker is a member based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and General. Steven has over 27 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Steven takes on
Steven concentrates on estate planning, estate tax, general, probate, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steven handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Estate Planning
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Estate Tax
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General
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Probate
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Estate Planning cases in Austin, Texas
Steven takes estate planning matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Estate Tax cases in Austin, Texas
Steven takes estate tax matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
General cases in Austin, Texas
Steven takes general matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in Austin, Texas
Steven takes probate matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Austin, Texas
Steven takes tax matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Steven Drew Baker — estate planning lawyer in Austin
Steven Drew Baker is a member based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Estate Tax, and General. Steven has over 27 years of legal experience.
Steven Drew Baker is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, estate and gift taxation and 5 other areas of law. Steven received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years. Steven practices in Austin, TX.
Steven's approach to estate planning cases
Steven Drew Baker is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, estate and gift taxation and 5 other areas of law. Steven received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years. Steven practices in Austin, TX.
The kind of cases Steven takes
Steven reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning, estate tax, and general matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Texas at Austin
J.D. · 1997
University of Texas at Austin
B.B.A. University · 1993
Jurisdictions
Steven's state bar admissions
Texas
2010 · ACTIVE
Texas
2010 · ACTIVE
Arizona
2001 · ACTIVE
Oregon (Inactive)
1999 · ACTIVE
Steven studied at J.D. in University of Texas at Austin and B.B.A. University in University of Texas at Austin.
Law school and academic background
Steven completed J.D. in University of Texas at Austin and B.B.A. University in University of Texas at Austin. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steven runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Steven's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Arizona
Member, Sections on: Estate and Trust Law Animal Law) American Bar Association (Member, Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section · membership
Locations
Steven Drew Baker's office in Austin
Steven's primary office is at 100 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Steven Drew Baker — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Steven usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Steven charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven'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; Steven will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Austin, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning 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 Steven
Steven discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every estate planning 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. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Steven's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Steven Drew Baker
How much does it cost to hire Steven for a estate planning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steven walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Steven offer a free consultation?
Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Steven's current terms during booking.
How long do estate planning cases in Texas typically take?
Simple estate planning 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. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Austin?
Steven is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Steven 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 Steven?
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. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Steven accepting new estate planning clients right now?
Steven's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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