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KELTON M. BURGESS

ATTORNEY AT LAW

My name is Kelton M. Burgess. I am an Estate Planning and Probate attorney. My path to becoming a top-notch lawyer has been filled with many unique experiences, each of which shaped me into the legal professional I am today.
I earned my Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University School of Law in 2004, where I served as the Graduate Research Assistant to the Dean and was a National Finalist on the Moot Court Team. After law school, I became licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and California.
My law career began at a AM LAW 100 National insurance defense litigation firm in San Francisco, where I accrued nearly a decade of experience fighting for large companies. I then went on to work at a boutique law firm, where I served as counsel on several highly-publicized cases. In 2012, I opened my own firm, the Law Offices of Kelton M. Burgess, LLC, with the intention of serving the needs of those facing the estate planning, asset protection and probate processes.
I am dedicated to giving back to the community and participate on several boards. Currently, I serve on the Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA) Probate and Trust Law Council, the ACBA Strategic Planning Committee and the Attorneys Against Hunger Committee.
I am a member of the Board of Governors for the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, mentor young lawyers and law students. I routinely appears at seminars and lectures throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Area, providing education to people in my community from all walks of life.
In my spare time, I am a husband and father. My interests include spending time with my family, skiing, golf, cooking and all the things a suburban dad does.
While my credentials are impressive, what truly sets me apart is my human approach to the law. I treat my clients as individuals, not case numbers. When the emotional aspects of estate planning or probate become overwhelming, I am here to offer support, strength, and a listening ear. You focus on your well-being during this difficult time—and I will handle the legalities.
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GUIDING YOU THROUGH THE PROBATE PROCESS

Protect your loved one’s final wishes.

We’ll take on your legal burdens.

If you’ve just lost a loved one, you deserve the chance to focus solely on grieving. However, the estate administration process must be carried out to ensure that your loved one’s assets, debts, and property are handled accordingly. Our attorney will strive to take some of the weight off your shoulders.

We’ll educate you on your rights.

The probate process does not always go smoothly. The ultimate goal is to administer your loved one’s estate in accordance with their final wishes. However, if you or a loved one disagrees with the actions being taken, speak with an attorney to ensure you’re protected as you assert or dispute a claim.

We’ll be by your side through every step.

As we represent your best interests in your probate issue, we’ll aim to ensure that your rights are upheld from start to finish. During this incredibly difficult time, you should not have to take on a legal burden. By putting us on your side, you can gain peace of mind knowing you’re in good hands from start to finish.

We’ll fight for a favorable solution.

Our dedicated probate attorney will stop at nothing to seek the favorable results you need to put this stressful moment behind you and move forward. Schedule a free initial consultation with the Law Offices of Kelton M. Burgess, LLC, to talk to our legal team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, today.

READY TO HELP YOU SECURE YOUR LEGACY

When you pass away, your life’s labor should be distributed to your loved ones according to your final wishes. Unfortunately, that may not happen if you fail to put a comprehensive estate plan in place. If you want to ensure that your assets are transferred to the people who matter most, schedule a free consultation with us to get started.

From irrevocable trusts to ironclad wills, we help our clients complete the necessary legal documentation to set their loved ones up for success and leave behind a lasting legacy.
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PRACTICE AREAS

Diverse Services. Consistent Dedication.

Probate

Don’t navigate the difficulties of probate alone. Let our seasoned professional take the lead so you can focus on healing and moving forward after the death of a loved one.

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Estate Planning

Creating a plan for your estate today can make the administration process easier for your loved ones tomorrow. Talk to us to start drafting wills, setting up trusts, and more.

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Personal Injury

If you were injured due to the negligent actions of another person or entity, don’t suffer in silence. Together, we can seek the compensation you need to pursue a full recovery.

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Commercial Litigation & Business Planning

Put your trust in a professional with extensive experience handling high-stakes litigation and business planning cases in Pittsburgh and beyond.

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Made the Process Easy

Kelton was able to help my wife and I with a very detailed and personalized estate planning portfolio. He made the whole process easier than I suspected. Kelton will be handling all my family estate needs in the future. I would highly recommend him to any friend or family member.
BENJAMIN G.

PROFESSIONAL & THOROUGH

Answered All Our Questions

Attorney Kelton Burgess was very responsive and helpful during a recent inquiry regarding international estates/trusts. He answered all of our questions in a professional and thorough manner! I would feel very comfortable retaining his practice to handle our estate planning and to recommend him to others.
EDIE L.
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COMMON PROBATE QUESTIONS

MY SPOUSE DIED.
WILL I LOSE MY HOME?

If you jointly owned your home or your spouse named you as the beneficiary of the home, you have the right of survivorship.

What happens if my loved one didn’t have a will?

If your loved one passed away without a will, Pennsylvania intestate laws will be applied. These laws use a formula to distribute the decedent’s property, and the personal representative will be instructed to follow this formula regardless of your loved one’s final wishes.
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START SEEKING A PATH FORWARD

You’ve worked incredibly hard to build a stable life, not only to benefit yourself, but to benefit the generations to come. However, unless you put the necessary protections in place to ensure that your estate will be properly transferred upon your death, the state will have control over who receives your assets.

By putting together a comprehensive estate plan, you can rest easy knowing that your estate will be administered according to your final wishes, not state law. In addition, having legal documents like irrevocable trusts in place can help your family members avoid the difficult probate process down the line.

Consistent, compassionate, accessible—this is who we are. At the Law Offices of Kelton M. Burgess, LLC, we genuinely care about each individual who comes to us for help. That’s why we deliver exceptional service and open communication at every step of the estate planning or probate process.

Don’t settle for less than the best when the future of your estate is at hand. Set up a free consultation with us in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We offer counsel on personal injuries, commercial litigation, business planning, with offices in both Allegheny County, Butler County, he serves clients in all Counties in Western Pennsylvania.