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Personalized Estate Planning Solutions in Patterson

At LSK Legal, we provide estate planning services tailored to individuals, families, and business owners in Patterson. Our goal is to ensure your assets are protected, efficiently transferred, and preserved for future generations. Whether you need a will, trust, business succession plan, or special needs trust, we customize your estate plan to reflect your unique circumstances.

Wills & Revocable Living Trusts

Avoid probate and ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. A revocable living trust allows assets to be transferred privately and efficiently to your beneficiaries.

Complex Estates

Implement advanced estate tax reduction strategies to help preserve more of your assets, including irrevocable trusts, gifting strategies, family limited partnerships, and charitable trusts.

Business Succession Planning

Plan for the seamless transition of your business to the next generation or new ownership. We help ensure that your hard work and investments are protected for future generations.

Powers of Attorney & Healthcare Directives

Appoint trusted individuals to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so. These essential documents ensure your wishes are respected.

Special Needs Trusts

Protect loved ones with disabilities while maintaining their eligibility for government benefits. Special needs trusts provide for supplemental care without jeopardizing crucial benefits.

Patterson

Patterson Estate Planning & Business Law

Our Patterson legal team provides sophisticated estate planning and business law services designed for the specific needs of this strategic I-5 corridor community, serving distribution centers, agricultural operations, and the diverse families of the "Apricot Capital of the World."

Business Law Expertise

We offer specialized legal services for Patterson's business community, addressing corporate structuring, risk management and compliance, succession planning, and strategic growth planning for enterprises seeking to establish a strong foundation for long-term success.

Agricultural Legacy Planning

We provide comprehensive legal solutions for Patterson's agricultural enterprises, focusing on generational transitions, water rights management, crop diversification strategies, and tax-efficient wealth transfers.

About LSK Legal in Patterson

Our Patterson legal team combines extensive experience with personalized service to address the unique needs of local residents and businesses. We understand the specific challenges and opportunities in Patterson, allowing us to provide tailored legal solutions that truly protect what matters most to you. With a focus on building lasting relationships, we take the time to understand your goals and concerns, ensuring that our legal strategies align perfectly with your vision for the future.

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Our Patterson Legal Team

Lela Kelly

Lela Kelly

With 16 years of corporate legal expertise, Lela specializes in estate planning, special needs planning, and business law. Her unique background includes financial advisory experience, allowing her to provide comprehensive legal solutions that protect assets, businesses, and loved ones. As outside general counsel for businesses, she offers strategic guidance on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.

Aleks Kelly

Aleks Kelly

Aleks combines his background in finance and economics with extensive experience in client relations to provide exceptional, personalized service. His expertise in working with high-net-worth individuals and strong foundation in finance helps clients navigate complex legal and financial decisions with confidence.

Areas We Serve in Patterson

Downtown Patterson
Westside
Village Circle
Sperry Avenue
Keystone Business Park
Patterson Gardens
Patterson Ranch

Common Legal Questions

Expert answers to help you avoid costly legal mistakes.

Patterson distribution facilities should focus on comprehensive land use planning, transportation compliance systems, employment policy development, strategic tax planning, and liability protection mechanisms tailored to the unique advantages of Patterson's I-5 corridor location.
We help Patterson agricultural businesses implement strategic diversification plans addressing crop selection, water management, market access, regulatory compliance, and integrated risk management tailored to the changing agricultural landscape.
Patterson's commuter families benefit from comprehensive estate plans addressing guardianship considerations, educational funding mechanisms, strategic retirement planning, and flexible trust provisions tailored to the evolving needs of dual-income households.
Probate can drain up to 7% of your estate in court fees, legal expenses, and administrative costs. For a $1 million estate, that's $70,000 lost to the court system. A properly structured estate plan with a revocable living trust can help your family avoid these expenses entirely, ensuring your assets transfer directly to your beneficiaries without court involvement.
We stay current with all relevant estate planning laws and regulations to ensure your plan meets legal requirements. Our comprehensive approach includes regular reviews and updates to prevent non-compliance issues that could trigger regulatory audits or legal challenges. We also develop legal entity structures that mitigate personal liability while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
A will is a legal document that directs how your assets should be distributed after your death and goes through probate court, which can be expensive and time-consuming. A trust, particularly a revocable living trust, allows assets to be transferred privately without court involvement, providing greater control, privacy, and typically faster distribution to beneficiaries while saving your family from probate costs.
While we do not provide tax advice (please consult with your tax professional), we can help develop legal entity structures that may have potential tax advantages. Our estate planning strategies focus on creating efficient legal frameworks that work alongside your tax planning to maximize the value of your estate for your beneficiaries.

Local Resources in Patterson

Helpful resources for Patterson residents seeking legal and community support.

Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce

Resources for local businesses and networking

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City of Patterson Economic Development

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Stanislaus County Economic Development

County-wide economic development resources

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