Legal Services

Practice Areas

Comprehensive legal services tailored to protect what matters most — your family, your assets, and your future.

At the Law Office of Byron Nelson, every client receives personalized attention and straightforward guidance. Below you will find a full overview of the practice areas we serve.

Estate Plans

A complete plan built around your life and your loved ones.

An estate plan is more than a set of documents — it is a comprehensive strategy for protecting your family and your assets. Attorney Nelson works with you to design a plan that addresses your unique circumstances, minimizes uncertainty, and gives you confidence that your wishes will be honored.

Comprehensive estate plan design and drafting
Coordination of wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations
Powers of attorney for finances and healthcare
Advance healthcare directives and living wills
Periodic plan reviews as your life circumstances change

Wills and Trusts

Clear, legally sound documents that speak for you.

Wills and trusts are the foundation of any estate plan. Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but the right documents make all the difference. Attorney Nelson guides you through the process with patience and clarity — drafting wills and trusts that are not only legally sound, but genuinely tailored to your family, your values, and the legacy you want to leave behind.

Last Will and Testament drafting and execution
Revocable Living Trusts to avoid probate and maintain privacy
Irrevocable Trusts for asset protection and tax planning
Pour-over wills to coordinate with your trust
Trust amendments and restatements as needs evolve

Real Property Transfers

Smooth, legally sound transfers that protect your property and your heirs.

Transferring real property — whether to a trust, a family member, or an heir — requires careful legal attention to avoid unintended tax consequences, title issues, or family disputes. Attorney Nelson handles every step of the process with precision.

Deeds transferring property into a living trust
Interspousal and parent-to-child transfers
Prop 19 analysis and planning
Coordination with title companies and lenders
Transfers upon death deeds (TOD deeds)

Elder Law

Protecting the dignity, rights, and resources of older adults.

Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal issues that arise as we age — from long-term care planning and Medi-Cal eligibility to conservatorships and protecting seniors from financial exploitation. Attorney Nelson brings compassion and experience to every elder law matter.

Medi-Cal planning and asset protection
Long-term care planning
Conservatorships and guardianships
Senior housing and care agreements
Coordination with social workers and care managers

Probate

Guiding families through the probate process with clarity and care.

When a loved one passes away, the probate process can feel daunting. Attorney Nelson helps families navigate the court process efficiently, resolve creditor claims, and distribute assets to the rightful heirs — all while minimizing stress during a difficult time.

Full probate administration from petition to final distribution
Summary and simplified probate procedures
Creditor claim resolution
Will contests and disputed estates
Out-of-state property ancillary probate

Bankruptcy & Asset Protection

A fresh start and a stronger financial foundation.

This service is offered exclusively through the Senior Advocacy Network's Consumer Debt Defense Program, where Attorney Nelson serves as Senior Attorney and Director. Clients seeking bankruptcy or asset protection assistance are directed to reach out through the Senior Advocacy Network.

Contact Attorney Nelson via the Senior Advocacy Network

Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Debt negotiation and settlement
Asset protection planning
Exemption analysis and planning
Post-bankruptcy financial rebuilding guidance

Probate and Trust Litigation

Experienced advocacy when estate disputes require court intervention.

When disagreements arise over a will, trust, or estate administration, skilled litigation counsel is essential. Attorney Nelson represents clients in probate and trust disputes, working to protect their rights and reach a fair resolution — in or out of court.

Will and trust contests
Breach of fiduciary duty claims
Trustee and executor removal proceedings
Accounting disputes and surcharge actions
Mediation and settlement negotiation

Elder Abuse Support

Standing up for seniors when they need it most.

Elder abuse — whether physical, emotional, or financial — is a serious and growing problem. Attorney Nelson helps victims and their families understand their legal options, take protective action, and pursue accountability for those responsible.

Financial elder abuse claims and recovery
Restraining orders and protective relief
Coordination with Adult Protective Services
Undue influence and capacity challenges
Civil litigation against abusers and institutions

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