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Welcome to Joseph Kelly Attorney at Law, PLLC

Your assets, values, and wishes are all important aspects of the legacy you’ll leave behind. Since 1993, trust and probate attorney Joseph Kelly has helped individuals and families just like yours determine what matters most to them and secure that legacy for future generations.

Whether you’re seeking to set up a trust, a Will, or guardianship, Joseph Kelly Attorney At Law, PLLC is here to guide you through each step, build truly tailored plans, and make sure your wishes are respected.

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Why Choose Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Kelly?

Our founding attorney, Joseph Kelly, has been helping Mississippi families for over 30 years. His personable, warm approach helps families and clients feel at ease as they navigate some of life’s most difficult decisions. He’ll answer your questions, get to know your wishes and concerns, and help you tailor estate plans that truly reflect your intentions, unique family dynamics, and needs.

Our law offices will help you handle:

  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Healthcare Directives
  • Durable Power of Attorney
  • Guardianship for Minor Children
  • Conservatorship for a Vulnerable Family Member

Whether you want to protect your assets, navigate asset distribution in a blended family, or protect and advocate for a loved one, Joseph Kelly Attorney At Law, PLLC will help make the process simpler, warmer, and more secure.

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Probate is the legal process that assets must pass through before they are distributed if they are not owned by a trust. To navigate this process, Mississippi probate lawyer Joseph Kelly can step in and guide your family through this process.

Probate can take several months or more to resolve, depending on the size and complexity of the estate, but having an experienced probate attorney guide the process can help avoid pitfalls and help the process move as quickly and smoothly as possible.

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Making sure your assets, property, and wealth are secure and are passed on according to your wishes is one of the main elements of estate planning.

To that end, trusts help put your assets into a protected “corporation”, allowing them to pass on to beneficiaries without going through the probate process. Trusts can be tailored to reflect your wishes and intentions in detailed ways. For example, we can tailor a trust to release assets to your child once they reach a specific age or a milestone, such as graduating from college.

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When you have an elderly, disabled, or vulnerable loved one, ensuring their safety and well-being is paramount. Conservatorship legally appoints someone to manage your adult loved one’s personal and financial decisions when they are unable to do so themselves. This may be due to dementia, serious illness, addiction, or a disability.

At Joseph Kelly Attorney At Law, PLLC, we’ll help you petition a judge for conservatorship, gather needed documents and medical records, and make a compelling, clear case based on the best interests and well-being of your family member.

Making this decision is a critical, important step. Let a respected local conservatorship lawyer ensure your loved one’s case is handled with care, respect, and dignity.

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Should something happen to you or to your spouse, you want to be sure that your children are well cared for by someone you trust. Guardianship involves legally appointing an adult to care for someone, usually a minor, and to make medical, personal, and financial decisions for them.

Let a practiced, thoughtful guardianship lawyer Joseph Kelly help walk you through the process of selecting a guardian for your minor child should the unexpected happen.

We’ll help you select someone responsible and help you tailor guardianship documents to reflect your wishes and intentions for your children, including funding trusts to finance their care, education, and long-term needs.

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“Mr. Kelly was so awesome, he helped us in our time of need, he was confident, upfront, and his final price was just as quoted. I highly recommend this attorney.”

– Sal P.

Need Help With Estate Planning? Reach Out Today!

Excellent estate planning takes thoughtfulness, care, and a genuine understanding of your unique goals and plans. Allow Joseph Kelly Attorney At Law PLLC to help you take the first steps toward security, peace of mind, and a truly well-mapped-out future.

Need an attorney with decades of experience on the Mississippi coast and throughout the state? Respected, practiced estate lawyer Joseph Kelly is here for you and your family. 

For a free initial consultation, please call us at (228) 467-3400 today.

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Address: 114 Main Street, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520


Phone: (228) 467-3400


Office Hours: Monday-Friday: (9:00am - 5:00pm) | Weekend Consultations Available Serving Clients 24/7


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Frequently Asked Questions

A: While it is possible to create your own estate plan using online resources, working with an experienced estate planning attorney ensures that your documents are legally correct and tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. Estate documents require specific compliance with state formalities.

A: The cost of estate planning varies depending on the complexity of your situation and the specific services you need. We offer a range of packages and can provide a quote after an initial consultation.

A: If you die without an estate plan, your assets will be distributed by a court according to state intestacy laws, which may not align with your wishes. This will also lead to higher legal fees and a longer, more complicated probate process.

A: Yes, estate planning is important regardless of the size of your estate. It helps ensure that your assets, no matter how modest, are distributed according to your wishes. Estate planning can also help protect your minor children, vulnerable loved ones, and your wishes for your medical care should you face an unexpected illness or accident.

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