Kelly Law Firm - Long Beach, CA
The Kelly Law Firm in Long Beach provides dependable probate administration, estate planning, and aggressive trust litigation, helping trustees, beneficiaries, and executors navigate complex inheritance disputes and elder financial abuse claims throughout Southern California.
Comprehensive Estate Planning and Probate Litigation in Long Beach
Planning for the future distribution of your assets or dealing with the administration of a deceased loved one's estate can be legally intricate and emotionally overwhelming. Without proper legal instruments, estates often become bogged down in lengthy court proceedings, resulting in unnecessary delays, high statutory fees, and family conflict. The Kelly Law Firm, based in Long Beach, California, is dedicated to simplifying estate planning, probate administration, and inheritance dispute resolution with clear guidance, personalized care, and affordable flat-fee solutions.
Led by seasoned litigator and estate planning attorney Paul R. Kelly, the firm offers a rare combination of transactional precision and courtroom trial capability. Having served as a judicial law clerk for a trial judge, a criminal prosecutor, and a seasoned civil litigator, Mr. Kelly brings valuable judicial insight into how California probate courts evaluate complex disputes. Whether you need to establish a comprehensive revocable living trust or require an experienced courtroom advocate to contest an invalid will, the firm delivers aggressive and trustworthy representation.
Core Practice Areas in Probate, Estate, and Trust Law
The Kelly Law Firm serves individuals, families, and professional fiduciaries across Los Angeles County, Orange County, and neighboring areas:
- Probate and Estate Administration: Guiding executors and administrators through formal probate court petitions, validating wills, addressing creditor claims, marshaling estate assets, and executing distributions under California probate law.
- Revocable Living Trusts: Drafting customized revocable living trusts and pour-over wills designed to preserve family wealth, minimize court oversight, and shield beneficiaries from unnecessary probate proceedings.
- Estate Planning Packages: Preparing comprehensive, individually tailored estate plans featuring last wills, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney for complete peace of mind.
- Trust Litigation and Disputes: Spearheading courtroom litigation involving trustee removal, petitions for instructions under California Probate Code Section 17200, trust accountings, breach of fiduciary duty, and trust modifications.
- Will and Trust Contests: Litigating contentious inheritance claims based on lack of testamentary capacity, fraud, forgery, improper execution, and undue influence under the California Welfare and Institutions Code.
- Elder Financial Abuse Claims: Defending elderly individuals against predatory manipulation, unauthorized asset transfers, financial coercion, and recovering wrongfully taken properties to their rightful owners.
- Power of Attorney: Drafting durable financial powers of attorney and advanced medical directives to ensure trusted agents can manage legal, financial, and medical affairs if incapacity arises.
Transparent Flat-Fee Pricing and Empathetic Advocacy
Unlike firms that bill unpredictable hourly rates for basic transactional matters, The Kelly Law Firm offers comprehensive estate planning services for a transparent flat fee with no hidden fees. Every estate plan is crafted to address unique family circumstances, business holdings, and real estate assets, including the proper recording of deeds to avoid unintended property tax reassessments. In contested matters, the firm advocates tenaciously in court while exploring cost-effective mediation and dispute resolution avenues to preserve estate assets whenever feasible.
Schedule a Free Initial Consultation in Long Beach
Taking proactive steps today protects your legacy and prevents contentious disputes among family members in the future. If you need to find an attorney to administer a probate estate, craft a customized living trust, or protect your inheritance rights, The Kelly Law Firm is ready to assist. Contact the Long Beach office today to schedule a confidential consultation with attorney Paul Kelly and take control of your estate planning goals.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the highly-desirable Bixby Knolls neighborhood of north Long Beach, a vibrant community known for its tree-lined streets and local shops.
Building Location
The office is situated in a mid-century modern, three-story commercial office building at 3777 Long Beach Blvd, which was historically known as the IBM Building and recently renovated to feature a modern glass facade.
Parking Details
For visiting clients, there is a convenient surface public parking lot next to the building, including dedicated spaces labeled for SteelCraft parking and other local visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Long Beach Transit Route 51 (Long Beach Blvd); nearest stop is at Long Beach Boulevard & Roosevelt.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the main entrance off Long Beach Boulevard and proceed to the elevators in the central lobby. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor to reach Suite 300.