I am committed to helping individuals, families and businesses protect what they have worked hard to build and preserve their legacy for the next generation. My goal is to provide my clients with the highest-quality legal representation and customized estate planning and business documents. I offer solutions tailored to each client's individual needs to help them achieve their planning objectives.
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Kelby is a fourth-generation Montanan with roots in the southwest and north central regions of the state. With both agriculture and small business in his family, Kelby understands the challenges to succeed in Montana's unique business climate and the importance of protecting family legacy so the next generation can preserve what makes this place so special.
A common misconception about estate planning is that it is only for the wealthy, the elderly, or those who have fallen gravely ill. Life is full of uncertainties, and your estate plan is not something that you should think about only after life throws you a curve ball. Having a well-crafted estate plan provides a safety net that ensures that the things you care about most are taken care of if something happens to you.
Probate is something that many people have heard of, but frequently don't understand. Simply put, probate is the court-supervised process of distributing a decedent's property to the proper beneficiaries. Probate also ensures that any outstanding obligations of the decedent, such as taxes or debts, are satisfied.
Whether starting a new business, buying or selling an existing one, or choosing which type of business entity best suits your needs, it is imperative that you have the proper guidance along the way. Creating a business entity such as a partnership, LLC, or corporation is complex, as each type of organization has its own set of state and federal rules to follow.
Buying and selling commercial or residential real estate can be a tedious and confusing process. From negotiating a purchase price and drafting buy-sell agreements to creating deeds and transferring water rights, I can help you every step of the way. As your real estate attorney, I can also draft or review rental lease agreements and help you navigate the intricacies of Montana's subdivision laws.
Reviews (10)
Theodore Barnhart
Mar 31, 2021
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Kelby has helped my family with estate planning, marital, and property law. It has all been a great experience. Kelby is responsive to our needs, counsels us on the parts we don't understand and takes the time to explain the things we don't know to ask about. His rates are competitive and we have been very pleased with the quality of his work.
Malcolm Gilbert
Dec 29, 2020
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David Lemmon
Oct 08, 2020
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I had a real estate deal go not quite as expected. Kelby did an outstanding job all the way around with how he handled everything. He contacted the proper people, helped out with deadlines, and was always very responsive with phone calls and questions I had. I have already and will continue to reccomend Kelby to anyone looking for an outstanding attorney.
Annie Connole
Jun 25, 2020
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Kelby is the best in town for estate planning. He offered excellent counsel and delivered a high-value product on a short turn-around time. Kelby anticipates his clients' needs and guides them through the process with confidence, professionalism and deference. I'd recommend Kelby's services to anyone looking to secure a well considered future for their health, family and assets.
Jenny Harper
Jan 10, 2020
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Kelby was amazing to work with! He helped us with estate planning and a living will for our growing family (something we have needed to do for a couple years), and he was very knowledgeable and easy to understand as we went through each form. His guidance was outstanding and we are grateful to have everything documented and in place if anything unexpected were to happen. We would highly recommend seeking his services for your legal needs and would definitely refer our friends and family to him without question.
Dale Jensen
Dec 14, 2019
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Our family had the opportunity to work with Kelby to ensure our estate planning and revokable trust was current and aligned with Montana law. Kelby was so knowledgeable, awesome to work with, responsive, thorough, accountable, respectful, and we felt and have such trust with him. He made it all seem so easy and helped to facilitate the decisions needed to do and finish this important work.
Chris Charlton
Dec 07, 2019
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Okavangodude
Dec 12, 2018
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Kelby assisted with some estate planning and will creation for our family, and he impressed us with his skill and knowledge. He provided exceptional guidance in helping us to craft a comprehensive set of documents that give us peace of mind and confidence that our affairs are well documented and explicit. He's also very clear in communicating complex legal scenarios and informing us of the many considerations that go into planning of this nature. We found him to be both personable and very easy to work with. Highly recommend.
Andrew Hoffman
Sep 30, 2018
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Kelby helped us set up our estate planning documents. He made it quick, easy, and painless. Surprisingly affordable as well! We waited until a little late and Kelby went out of his way to make our business a priority ahead of our first child being born - we got it done with just a few days to spare. Having all our documents in order is a relief. Thanks!
Daniel Barry
Aug 01, 2018
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Sometimes planning for the future is very confusing and intimidating. So we tend put certain important aspects on hold because life happens and we get busy. I had one conversation with Kelby with my concerns and he was very helpful and was intentional to get the ball rolling quickly. He help set up my estate plan, Will documents, and, some small business affairs. He answered all my questions and was extremely helpful with any confusion I had. I highly recommended this knowable Attorney.
