Kelley Ann Duggan

I was referred to Kelley Duggan by my real estate attorney, John Forderhase at Forderhase Law & Escrow, and I can't thank him enough for the recommendation. I was in the process of purchasing a property from a seller who hadn’t completed the probate process after his mother passed away in 2001. Since... John didn’t specialize in probates, he referred me to Kelley at Holmquist & Gardiner. From the very beginning, Kelley was extremely knowledgeable and reassuring. She immediately took action to resolve this complex issue, which involved going back over 20 years to locate the seller's mother's will. It was no easy task, but within a few weeks, she achieved a resolution, and the seller was appointed as the trustee of his mother's estate. Throughout the entire process, Kelley was up front and transparent, and her hard work truly shone through. She dedicated countless hours to research and was always communicative, keeping me informed every step of the way. I am certain that without Kelley’s efforts, we would still be running in circles. Thanks to her determination and expertise, the seller, Skip, was able to sell me his house and move on to pursue his dreams of living out the rest of his days in Montana. Kelley, thank you for all your hard work—you made the impossible possible!

Kelley was very professional and knowledgeable in helping with my estate planning. She offered options and advised on what she believed would work best for me and my needs. Working with Kelley was extremely easy and comfortable. She is friendly and kind, while staying professional. She was dedicated ...to me and was always available to answer any questions as they arose. She is absolutely the best attorney I have had the privilege to work with. She was my best advocate and was always knowledgeable in how to proceed and get me through the processes smoothly. I will continue to use her in the future and I HIGHLY recommend her. She’s amazing.

Ms. Orr helped us unravel the estate of our son upon his premature death. She did so with finesse but also with a great deal of sensitivity to the situation. When dealing with recalcitrant New York financial institutions on the Estate's behalf, she showed a toughness and determination we had not exp...ected but were delighted to witness. Her able services at a difficult time in our lives, were (ARE) very much appreciated.

I title this review "Peace of Mind" because this is what you get when working with Kelley. She listens, informs, and does her homework. Communication is exceptional, and we no longer worry about the details or that something has 'fallen through the cracks.' Our estate is complex, with a spouse that i...s a permanent alien resident, dependent children, and multiple business and property holdings. Kelley quickly grasped what needed to be done to get our estate planning in order, and what I respect most is that she doesn't hesitate to reach out to other resources within the firm to leverage specific areas of expertise among her peers.