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I have practiced probate law since 2002, including filing probate matters in counties all over the state of California. I am happy to assist you with your probate or trust matter, or with beneficiary representation. I do not take contested matters and I no longer practice in conservatorships or guardianships.
I can arrange a virtual meeting with you by MS Teams, Zoom or various other means, including telephone.
I was co-chair of the San Diego County Bar Association Elder Law section in 2006-2007, co-chair of the San Diego County Bar Association Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section in 2013-2014 and chair of the San Diego Probate Bench-Bar Committee in 2015. I have been an editor and contributing author of the San Diego County Probate Handbook, published by Probate Attorneys of San Diego, every year it has been published since 2015.
I am a “superb” rated (10/10) attorney on . My organizational affiliations include: Probate Attorneys of San Diego, San Diego County Bar Association Elder Law section and Estate Planning, Trust and Probate section, San Diego Superior Court Probate Bench-Bar Committee, and the California State Bar Association Trust and Probate section. I received my B.A. in history from California State University, San Marcos and my law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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7777 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 92037
14 Client Reviews
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Posted by Gary | January 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
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Helpful and patient explaining the conservatorship process and guiding us to a successful conclusion.
Posted by Jeff | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Wonderful, caring lawyer
I hired Keeley’s law firm to initially compose legal documentation to split my deceased father’s estate, as directed by the San Diego County Administrator. After research, Keeley informed me that in her legal opinion I was entitled to the entire estate. I was eventually awarded my fathers entire esta...
Posted by Robert | July 17, 2013 | Probate
Extremely Positive Handling of Brother's Probate
Keeley handled my brother's probate in a proficient and professional manner, yet was very personable and available whenever I needed to communicate with her. Although my wife and I lived in TN I feel we received the same quality of service we would have received if we lived in CA. She helped with a ...
Posted by Harry J. Dirks, Ph.D. | April 12, 2013 | Estate Planning
Exceptional Attorney Services by Keeley Luhnow
Ms. Luhnow helped my wife and I combine our individual Trusts so that we have one combined updated document after our recent marriage. Her services were extremely efficient and covered issues that we had never considered. My wife and I would highly recommend her services to any potential client ne...
Posted by Steve | October 28, 2012 | Elder Law
Elder Law and Estate Planning Expertise
I have worked with Keeley a number of times over the past 8 years and have found her to be knowledgeable in both Elder Law and Estate Planning. She has taken the time to explain all the options available and what she would recommend. She is very personable and gives her clients a sense of ease when...
"I have known and worked with Keeley on a few matters of the years. She is competent, diligent, and a strong advocate. I endorse her."
"I have known Keeley for several years, as we worked for the same firm when we first graduated from law school and passed the Bar. I am personally aware of her work ethic and her diligence as a lawyer. I have referred several people to her over the years, as she is well respected and well versed in estate planning, probate and elder law. I endorse this lawyer."
"Keeley is a highly skilled and formidable opponent in the courtroom. While having great skills as an advocate, she is a real person, easy to speak with, great with clients. If I found myself needing counsel on a trust and estates matter, I personally would call Keeley first."
"I have had the pleasure of calling Keeley Luhnow a colleague of mine for some time now. She has shown an abundance of professionalism and class every time we have worked together to resolve an issue. I would not hesitate to recommend Keeley!"
"Keeley is razor sharp and meticulous. I have referred virtually every conservatorship matter to her. She has been an incredible resource to my firm and to the clients I have referred to her."
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2008
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California, Board of Governors
2007
Outstanding Service Award, Legal Aid Society of San Diego
2006
Wiley W. Manuel Award, State Bar of California, Board of Governors
2006
Outstanding Service Award, Legal Aid Society of San Diego
2005
Wiley W. Manuel Award, State Bar of California, Board of Governors
2005 - Present
Associate, Albence & Associates, APC
2004 - 2005
Associate, Weitzen & Phillips, LLP
2003 - 2004
Associate, Law Office of Sarah W. Wellington
2004 - Present
State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates SectionMember
2003 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association, Estate Planning Trust and Probate SectionMember
2013 - 2013
San Diego County Bar Association, Estate Planning Trust and Probate SectionCo-Chair
2007 - 2008
San Diego County Bar Association, Elder Law SectionCo-chair
2006 - 2007
San Diego County Bar Association, Elder Law SectionCo-chair
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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