KCC PA - what I do
In brief, I can help you navigate Florida law, as it relates to estates and real property – quickly, efficiently, and with the minimal amount of stress the law will allow. My goal is to offer
"informal, affordable, clever, & competent"
representation, and it’s important to meet that standard in every case I take. I run a location-independent Florida law practice – i.e., sometimes from a St. Pete office, but sometimes from a travel trailer. Online and via phone, I help clients with various Florida legal issues involving estates & real property.
I also run a non-profit called the Cook Forest Conservancy, which works to protect and improve the lands & waters of and surrounding Cook Forest State Park in northwestern Pennsylvania – so sometimes I and my “semi-intrepid” travelling companion, Shagbark Jones the sort-of English Shepherd, are in the middle of the woods – which is always a lovely place to be.
Practice Areas
Kelly focuses on Florida Probate Estate Administration, and its associated ancillaries:
Formal Administration
Some estates are complicated – or typical.
I can close most estates within six months, and at minimal hassle and expense. If you need a Florida formal probate administration, I can assist.
Summary Administration
Some estates, less so.
A Florida summary administration can take as little as a few weeks. I will tell you when a summary estate administration is possible or preferable.
Ancillary Administration
Some estates are mostly located in other states – or in other countries.
I have ample experience working with domiciliary (foreign) estates to settle Florida real property issues.
Corrective Administration
Something’s gone awry? Whether the wrong heirs were named, only some of the heirs were named, or other elements render the order invalid, I can straighten out the errors.
Florida Real Property
Need a Warranty, quit-claim, or Lady Bird deed – or an assignment of occupancy to transfer your Florida mobile home? I can help with those, or with Florida Homestead law issues.
Simple Estate Planning
Have you been told you need a trust? That may not be the case. Possibly, your goals can be accomplished more simply, using wills & deeds. Contact me for a review of your transfer-on-death options.
Pet Trusts
Maybe you do need a trust – for your dog or cat, or multiple critters. As an avid dog mom, I can help ensure the ongoing care of your beloved pet.
Avoid Guardianship
Avoid the expense and court involvement of guardianship by executing a Florida-specific Durable Power of Attorney, Living Will & Healthcare Surrogate.
Kelly's "of-counsel" Attorneys
Attorney
Master Attorney Ed finds clever solutions to all sorts of tedious problems, and patiently explains the same to his two lawyer daughters. Ed and his lovely bride enjoy old movies, physics, garage projects, and Pennsylvania.
Attorney
Katy is a Stetson Law graduate focusing on estate planning, guardianships, and real property. Katy married a sea-faring crane operator, and has a clever little boy who prefers people sitting down.
KCC PA Testimonials
Find out more about how I work, how I can help you, and why low-stress probate and estate planning is preferable to the classic model – stuffy suits, high prices, & angst.
I work as a lawyer in the afternoons, and often from a travel trailer with little cell or internet connectivity, so please forgive delays in reply.