Scott’s practice covers most aspects of wealth planning and probate, including but not limited to the following:

• Preparation of wills
• Preparation of incapacity documents (durable powers of attorney, living wills, medical powers of attorney, etc.)
• Preparation of revocable and irrevocable trusts
• Planning to minimize gift tax, estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax
• Planning to maximize protection from unforeseen claims
• Business succession planning
• Planning with life insurance
• International estate planning
• Preparation and review of gift tax returns and estate tax returns
• Probate, estate administration and trust administration

• The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Trusts and Estates, 2010-2026

• Houston Bar Association – Probate, Trust and Estate Section
  • Chair, 2015-2016
  • Council, 2006-2016
• Houston Estate and Financial Forum
• State Bar of Texas – Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section
• American Bar Association – Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
• Sonnie Schepps Robinson Foundation, Vice President and Director
• Poppy’s Run for Life, Vice President and Director

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 “Lawyers of the Year” and 106 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.

Attorney News • August 21, 2025

JW Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter – May 2025

View Jackson Walker’s May 2025 Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.

Newsletters • May 30, 2025

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

Attorney News • August 15, 2024

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

Attorney News • August 17, 2023

Sarah Patel Pacheco and Scott Schepps to Discuss Estate Planning Considerations for Non-US Citizens

Sarah Patel Pacheco and Scott Schepps will discuss estate issues that non-U.S. citizens face when residing in the United States either temporarily or long-term. Presented by the Texas British-American Business Council (BABC), the webinar will also cover how to create an estate plan that will reduce future taxes and costs and minimize potential disputes between beneficiaries.

Speaking Engagements • November 1, 2022

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

Attorney News • August 18, 2022

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

Attorney News • August 19, 2021

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 164 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 25 “Ones to Watch”

Jackson Walker congratulates the 164 attorneys who were selected by their peers as Best Lawyers, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 25 Ones to Watch, across 6 offices and 66 specialty practice areas.

Attorney News • August 20, 2020

Estate Planning Opportunities During an Economic Downturn

Jackson Walker partner Scott Schepps walks through some of the tools available to help mitigate the damages and help reduce the tax burden on the estate.

Podcasts • April 17, 2020

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 109 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2020 Edition, With Eight Named “Lawyers of the Year”

Jackson Walker congratulates our 109 attorneys named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers in America 2020 list, including eight attorneys who were named “Lawyers of the Year.”

Attorney News • August 14, 2019

Jackson Walker In the News: Four Trends Shaping Healthcare; Insurance Companies Face Off Over $54B Failed Merger; Eagle Ford 2021

During the first quarter of 2019, local and national news publications featured insights from 11 Jackson Walker attorneys on a variety of matters, ranging from safety in the aviation industry to the importance of self-care for attorneys.

Mentions • April 12, 2019

Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 98 Jackson Walker Attorneys

Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas. For over three decades, recognition in Best Lawyers has been regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, since an attorney cannot pay to be listed.

Attorney News • August 16, 2018

‘The New York Times’ Features Pet Inheritance Advice from Scott Schepps

In an article exploring options for estate planning for pets, Jackson Walker partner Scott A. Schepps discusses extravagant pet inheritances and his experience helping clients manage their assets.

Mentions • June 7, 2018

Scott Schepps Weighs-in on Estate Planning for Pets in ‘Houston Business Journal’ Q&A

With over 25 years of experience in wealth planning, Jackson Walker attorney Scott Schepps has handled numerous estate planning matters – not only for his clients, but for their pets as well.

Mentions • April 13, 2018

Jackson Walker Acquires Two Laterals in Real Estate, Wealth Planning

Jackson Walker welcomes Pamela Madere and Scott A. Schepps as partners in the firm’s Austin and Houston offices.

Attorney News • February 16, 2018

More Attorney News

• “Have a plan for your pets,” Tribune Online Content – Retire Ahead (February 2019)
• “The Pets Are All Right (Even Though You’re Gone),” The New York Times (May 24, 2018)
• “Q&A: Five shots with a Houston estate attorney on pets,” Houston Business Journal (April 6, 2018)