We are a boutique law firm that provides probate, estate planning, trust administration and legal services across Siskiyou County, with a focus on the Yreka and Mt. Our clients are of utmost importance to us. We strive to lift your legal burdens and give you assurance that your family will be taken care of with an estate plan, or carefully guide you through trust administration or the probate process in a court of law.
You've been an awesome attorney Jennifer and I'm very fortunate that you were the one to help me. You made everything simple for me and made this whole process a million times less stressful for me and just wanted you to know that you've been amazing. Jennifer was such a great help to me when my mother died suddenly in California and I live in Washington.
You've been an awesome attorney Jennifer and I'm very fortunate that you were the one to help me. You made everything simple for me and made this whole process a million times less stressful for me and just wanted you to know that you've been amazing. Jennifer was such a great help to me when my mother died suddenly in California and I live in Washington.
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Peace of mind can come in many different forms. I believe that knowing that you have an estate plan in place should something happen to you is a fundamental building block of that peace. Further, I believe that knowing that you have the help of a person familiar with the ins and outs of a confusing probate legal system allows you to focus on what is important to you, rather than on what your next step should be in a court of law.
We believe in taking in the complete picture when determining the direction your matter should move in. By evaluating your needs and desires, the short term and long lasting effects of the options available to you and the most efficient and effective way to accomplish your goal, we make sure you are satisfied with the result.
California has an estate plan in place for you. It outlines how all of your possessions will be distributed and to whom they will go. However, it bases this distribution on only family and marital relationships. This is rarely all that needs to be considered when it comes to how you want your possessions to be dispersed.
Administering a living or revocable trust in California is much like probating a will without court involvement. While its grantor or creator is alive, they hold the assets in the trust. They can manage those assets or even liquidate the trust entirely. This is what makes the trust revocable.
When the grantor or creator passes away, the living trust becomes irrevocable, and the successor trustee takes over ownership of the assets contained in the trust.Assets in the living trust don't have to pass through probate because the trust itself did not die. The steps of administering the estate are much the same as when bequests are made through a will, but the court generally does not oversee the process.
When the grantor or creator passes away, the living trust becomes irrevocable, and the successor trustee takes over ownership of the assets contained in the trust.Assets in the living trust don't have to pass through probate because the trust itself did not die. The steps of administering the estate are much the same as when bequests are made through a will, but the court generally does not oversee the process.
Probate is the court supervised administration of a person's estate and is required when a person dies without a will, or with an estate in excess of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. This process is governed by the California Probate Code. It can be a costly and time consuming process. Typically, the longer a probate case is open, the more fees are charged against the estate.
Reviews (10)
Toni Hartman
Nov 21, 2021
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Jennifer Shelton was not only delightful to work with but very thorough in the way she explained things and helped us understand the process of redoing our trust. In the middle of our experience with Jennifer my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 papillary kidney cancer. She was very compassionate and went beyond my expectations when it came to helping us out during a very difficult time. Ihave recommended her to numerous people over the last four years
Judy Waggoner
Nov 19, 2021
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Jennifer handled our estate planning. She was professional, personable, thorough and she explained everything to us in great detail. Without hesitation, we highly recommend the Law Office of Jennifer Shelton. Thank you, Jennifer.
Jim & Judy Waggoner
Jennifer handled our estate planning. She was professional, personable, thorough and she explained everything to us in great detail. Without hesitation, we highly recommend the Law Office of Jennifer Shelton. Thank you, Jennifer.
Jim & Judy Waggoner
Bonnie Wood
Oct 26, 2021
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Kevin Hawkins
Oct 05, 2021
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I liked working with Jennifer as my Probate Attorney.
She's very knowledgeable about Estate and Probate matters, and has been an enormous asset to me in getting the Estate and legal matters moving forwards following the sudden and shocking deaths of my parents.
Her expertise in guiding me through this process has been invaluable.
I could not have done this without her.
I highly recommend her.
She's very knowledgeable about Estate and Probate matters, and has been an enormous asset to me in getting the Estate and legal matters moving forwards following the sudden and shocking deaths of my parents.
Her expertise in guiding me through this process has been invaluable.
I could not have done this without her.
I highly recommend her.
Beth Fernandez
Sep 24, 2021
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I used the services of The Law Office of Jennifer Shelton to probate my mother's estate. She was very thorough and professional along with a more personal touch. It felt like I was working with somone who had my best interests in mind. Jennifer explained the process of probate along the way and addressed any questions or concerns I may have had. I would definitely use her legal services in the future if needed.
Marla Knight
Sep 22, 2021
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Jennifer Shelton was recommended to me by a good friend who had a positive experience with her law services, and I have to say that we did too! Jennifer is super responsive to questions and concerns via email as needed, provided us the help we needed with our family trust, at a very reasonable price, and in a very timely manner! She continues to follow up with us, and I love the feeling of having her there when and if we need her! Nothing but good things to say about Jennifer's law practice!
Diane Christ
Sep 20, 2021
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It was a great experience working with Jennifer! She was extremely kind and helpful in explaining everything to us and I felt very confident that we had chosen the perfect Law Office. I also appreciate that she laughed at my corny sense of humor! We couldn't have been happier and came away feeling that we had made a dear friend. Thank you, Jennifer!
Bruce Card
Sep 12, 2021
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I have found that Jennifer Shelton Is a kind and knowledgeable legal professional. She been very valuable in guiding me in family law, with the formation of a revocable trust, and in real estate law, with deeds of trust and quit claim deeds. Presently she is assisting me with an owner financing contract.
I wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer Shelton as a reliable and dependable legal consul.
I wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer Shelton as a reliable and dependable legal consul.
Sonali De Saram
Sep 12, 2021
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In my 40 years of being a real estate broker I have had to deal with many different attorneys on behalf of my clients. Jennifer Shelton is the best attorney I've had dealings with because she responds quickly, listens to my needs and offers help when appropriate, or refers to a source I need if she can't help. It's nice to have an attorney who cares and who is very knowledgeable, professional and responsive. I am happy to include her in my "go to" group.
Lisa Steinhoff
Sep 11, 2021
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Jennifer Shelton is the absolute best and a rare find in the world of attorneys!
Her genuine interest in my case and her commitment to thorough ethical work was impressive. Equally impressive was the reasonable and fair cost of her services.
I will be a life long client for any legal needs in the future.
I highly recommend Jennifer Shelton!
Her genuine interest in my case and her commitment to thorough ethical work was impressive. Equally impressive was the reasonable and fair cost of her services.
I will be a life long client for any legal needs in the future.
I highly recommend Jennifer Shelton!