Writer, Wills and Trusts Guide
Lives in: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Shawn Thame is a writer at Wills and Trusts Guide with a background in legal research, nonprofit administration, and community education. Shawn focuses on making estate planning information accessible to people who may be creating a will or trust for the first time.
Shawn’s work often explores how estate planning affects different household structures, including single adults, unmarried partners, blended families, immigrant families, and people supporting relatives across generations. Their writing is designed to help readers understand key terms, compare options, and prepare better questions before speaking with an attorney.
Areas of focus:
- Estate planning basics
- Wills for first-time planners
- Blended family considerations
- Unmarried partners and estate planning
- Trust terminology
- Probate and court processes
- Plain-language legal explainers
Outside of work: Shawn enjoys photography, visiting independent bookstores, learning new vegetarian recipes, and attending local theater performances and community lectures.
Shawn’s goal is to help readers who feel left out of traditional estate planning conversations find practical, approachable information.