Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Trust & Probate Legal Solutions
Kelly Law Firm has been dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions in trust and probate law since its founding. With over a decade of experience, we specialize in estate planning, probate administration, trust litigation, and elder financial abuse cases. Our team of seasoned attorneys combines deep legal expertise with a client-centered approach, ensuring personalized guidance through complex legal processes.We prioritize efficiency and transparency, offering flat-fee services to eliminate hidden costs while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards. Our practice extends across Southern California, serving families and professionals who require reliable representation in matters of generational wealth preservation and dispute resolution.
Services
Probate Administration
Estate Planning
Trust Litigation
Elder Financial Abuse
Will Contests
Trust Disputes
Estate Litigation
Conservatorships
Asset Protection
Wills & Trusts
Highlights and features
- Over a decade of experience in trust and probate law
- Comprehensive flat-fee estate planning services
- Experienced in handling complex probate cases
- Dedicated to client education and support
- Proven track record in elder financial abuse cases
Services
Probate Administration
We guide clients through California's complex probate process for estates of all sizes. Our attorneys handle asset marshaling, debt resolution, and court filings to ensure timely estate distribution. With experience in both simple and contested cases, we minimize delays while maintaining compliance with Probate Code requirements.
Estate Planning
Our flat-fee estate planning packages create tailored solutions to avoid probate. Services include revocable living trusts, wills, and powers of attorney that protect assets and clarify succession. We ensure proper property titling to prevent future legal complications for families.
Trust Litigation
We represent trustees, beneficiaries, and executors in trust-related legal conflicts. Our approach combines aggressive advocacy with creative problem-solving to resolve disputes over asset distribution, undue influence claims, and trustee removal proceedings.
Elder Financial Abuse
Our firm specializes in recovering assets misappropriated from seniors through undue influence or fraud. We handle cases involving conservatorships, contested trusts, and recovery of stolen property under California's elder protection statutes.
Will Contests
We assist clients challenging or defending will validity based on undue influence, lack of capacity, or procedural irregularities. Our team navigates complex probate litigation to protect beneficiaries' rights and enforce testators' true intentions.
People
Paul R. Kelly
President and Managing Attorney
Paul R. Kelly is a seasoned estate planning and probate attorney with over a decade of experience handling complex trust litigation and elder abuse cases. He has successfully resolved multi-million dollar disputes and represented clients in federal court.
Questions
What probate services do you offer?
We handle all aspects of California probate including estate administration, asset distribution, debt resolution, and court representation for estates of all sizes.
Do you provide flat-fee estate planning?
Yes, we offer comprehensive flat-fee estate planning packages including living trusts, wills, and powers of attorney with no hidden costs.
How do you handle trust disputes?
Our firm represents trustees and beneficiaries in trust litigation, including removal proceedings, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and contested asset distributions.
Can you help with elder financial abuse cases?
We specialize in recovering assets stolen through elder financial abuse under California law, handling both litigation and preventive legal strategies.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for probate, estate planning, and elder abuse cases to discuss your specific legal needs.
