Biography

Due to personal experiences, Steven D. Jaeger, has a profound understanding of the importance of planning for long-term care and estate matters. Grappling with several life-altering auto-immune conditions that have influenced his own estate planning decisions, he has committed his professional endeavors to aiding others in recognizing the necessity of long-term preparation, the significance of establishing a comprehensive plan for their families, and the available avenues for individuals encountering unexpected life challenges.

Steve is deeply committed to assisting families and individuals in crafting strategies to safeguard themselves, their loved ones, and the assets they have diligently accumulated over their lifetimes. Central to his approach is the preservation of an individual's legacy and the maintenance of their dignity throughout the aging process. This entails engaging in detailed planning sessions to address crucial documents such as Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Last Will and Testaments, and Powers of Attorney.

Moreover, Steve extends his support to families following the loss of a family member. Whether aiding in trust administration or navigating the probate process in court, he provides compassionate guidance to families, enabling them to manage the legal aspects during these challenging times, thereby allowing them to focus on grieving and providing mutual support within the family unit.

As a founding member of The Jaeger Firm, PLLC, Steve dedicated nearly 13 years, a significant portion of which was exclusively devoted to handling estate planning, probate, and elder law matters. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved with esteemed legal associations, including the Kentucky Bar Association, the Northern Kentucky Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Academy of Special Needs Planners, the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, and the Northern Kentucky Association of Estate Planners & Councils. Additionally, he has been a member of the Purposeful Planning Institute.

Steve holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. He is licensed to practice law in various jurisdictions, including the United States Supreme Court, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the State of Ohio, the United States District Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, and numerous Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal spanning the First through Eleventh Circuits.