Shirley Thorndike

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A Little About Me

Hello! My name is Shirley, a first generation American of Peruvian descent, born and raised in Miami, Florida. I’ve spent the past 20 years in Tennessee and am currently finishing up my paralegal degree. When you come visit the Nashville office, I will be the first person to greet you! 

Journey to the Law

Prior to starting at Crow Estate Planning & Probate, I was a Bilingual Staffing Recruiter for Onin Staffing, where I utilized multiple sourcing channels to assist qualified candidates, conduct comprehensive screenings and interviews, and build strong relationships with clients and candidates. We also worked with felons and felon-friendly companies to help them find stable jobs and get back on their feet, which was very rewarding!  

In 2019, I interned at an immigration law firm, gaining valuable experience in the immigration processes and client interactions, which further fueled my passion for the legal field and helping others in a unique way. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I grew up speaking both languages and always helping my community. I love helping others!  

Previously, I served as a Bilingual Legal Assistant at The Law Office of Charles R. Frazier where I discovered estate planning. In this role, I managed client communication, maintained and organized files, and assisted with estate planning and tax law. I also provided interpretation and translation services for Spanish-speaking clients. 

One of my most impactful roles was as an E-Communications Surveillance Monitoring Analyst at UBS. In this position, I played a crucial role in reviewing electronic communications for our financial advisors and identified suspicious activities to avoid insider trading and ensuring compliance with internal policies. I served as a subject-matter expert on communications policies, supported senior staff with research and response to policy violations, and contributed to the design and development of monitoring reports. This role honed my skills in compliance, risk management, and analytical thinking, and underscored my commitment to maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity. 

During my job search, I sought an opportunity where I could not only contribute effectively but also continue to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact by helping others. I’m excited to be part of the team and to be able to contribute in any way possible! 

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    Marshall P

    Mr Crow and his staff are amazing! Especially the person assigned to my account, so a special thank you to Callie! Callie answered all of my questions and set expectations during a very confusing time in my life. Mr Crow and his team worked diligently with my specific situation and were very results driven. I would recommend Crow Estate Planning and Probate to anyone looking for an estate or probate attorney.

    Benny H

    Today my wife and I completed (at Crow Estate Planning and Probate) our Will, Living Will, Power of Attorney for Finance and Medical. As a Tennessee CPA for over 20 years (now retired), I’d like to leave this review so that others may benefit. Our experience rating with with Crow Estate Planning and Probate is EXCELLENT. Our legal team was Kyle Shannon, Callie and Julia. This team was competent, courteous, and professional. They made a potentially complex experience “easy” despite multiple minor trusts involved. The charge for professional services rendered was very reasonable. My wife (Denise) and I would like to thank Kyle and his team (Callie and Julia) for a great experience that exceeded our expectations. I will return for legal needs and I will refer family and others to Kyle, Callie and Julia.

    Vic H

    I’m very grateful to Mr. Shannon and Callie for the great job they did taking care of my muniment of title. Everyone in Mr. Shannon’s office was exceedingly kind and helpful.

    Lisa M

    They are caring, very helpful and not too expensive. I would recommend them to anyone that wants to plan for their future death and their children.

    Ken A

    Crow Estate Planning was caring, professional and took great care of our family. John personally prepared my mother’s estate and completed her final wishes. Their staff was always friendly and eager to assist. Our family strongly recommends John and Crow Estate Planning

    Amanda H

    Mr. Crow and his staff were very knowledgeable, prompt and pleasant to work with in the estate planning process. Very satisfied clients and highly recommend!

    Nick D

    Working with Kyle Shannon and Brittney Stewart to setup our Living Trust was nothing short than amazing! Very informative, very responsive, and made the whole process easy to complete.

    Todd K

    It was an absolute pleasure to work with Kyle establishing my Estate planning needs. Kyle was very thorough and knowledgeable. Kyle’s understanding and professionalism made for a simple and smooth process. Highly recommended!

    George D

    Be far the best estate planning firm in Clarksville.

    Marc M

    Warmly greeted. Attorney was very attentive to our needs. Reasonable fees.

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    Clarksville

    512 Madison St Suite A, Clarksville, TN 37040

    931-218-7800
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    1503 16th Ave S,
    Nashville, TN 37212

    615-558-8002
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    203 E 9th St,
    Hopkinsville, KY, 42240

    270-569-0006
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    719 S Main St Suite 110, Springfield, TN, 37172

    (629) 280-3330