Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Lincolnton, GA
At Turner Jones Legal, LLC, we approach legal services as a partnership dedicated to preserving your legacy and protecting your future. With roots in Lincolnton, Georgia, our practice combines deep local knowledge with comprehensive legal expertise in real estate, estate planning, probate, and creditor representation. Our team prioritizes personalized service, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term goals. We emphasize transparency in all communications, maintaining strict ethical standards while guiding clients through complex legal processes.With admission to all Georgia state and federal courts, we bring both technical proficiency and compassionate representation to every case. Our commitment extends beyond the courtroom - we actively engage in community service and education to empower residents with legal knowledge. Whether handling property transactions, creating estate plans, or representing creditors, we focus on delivering results that align with our clients' values and aspirations.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Probate Court
Bankruptcy Representation
Title Services
Guardianship
Landlord Representation
Wills & Trusts
Quiet Title Actions
Business Succession
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Personalized legal strategies tailored to individual family dynamics and assets
- Multi-jurisdictional experience across Georgia's Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts
- Community-rooted practice with local government and nonprofit involvement
- Comprehensive estate planning beyond basic document preparation
- Specialized creditor representation in bankruptcy court proceedings
Associations and certifications
- Georgia Bar Association
What people say
Professional and accommodating
Like having a great friend
Your best interest at heart
Exceptional juvenile court representation
Smooth real estate transactions
Services
Real Estate Law
We handle all aspects of real estate transactions including title examinations, deed preparation, and closings. Our services cover bank-financed sales, cash transactions, and title insurance. With experience in quiet title actions and foreclosure defense, we ensure smooth property transfers while protecting clients' interests in both residential and investment properties.
Estate Planning
Our customized estate planning goes beyond basic documents to create comprehensive strategies for asset protection. We develop tailored wills, trusts, and advance directives that consider family dynamics and future needs. Services include pet protection plans, business succession strategies, and memorial planning to ensure clients' wishes are honored across generations.
Probate Court
We guide families through probate processes with compassionate representation for will validation, estate administration, and guardianship matters. Our expertise includes handling uncontested probate cases, conservatorships, and special needs protections. We assist with year's support claims and help manage estate transitions during difficult times with professional support.
Bankruptcy Representation
Specializing in bankruptcy court representation for creditors across Georgia, we protect clients' rights in Southern, Middle, and Northern District proceedings. Our services include proof of claim filings, adversary proceedings, and motion representation. We help creditors navigate automatic stays and assert their rights throughout the bankruptcy process.
Guardianship Services
We provide dedicated guardianship representation for minors and adults needing protective services. Our team serves as Guardian Ad Litem in juvenile courts, offering advocacy for special needs transitions and elder care matters. We handle conservatorship establishment and management to protect vulnerable individuals' interests.
People
Kristen T. Shelton
Attorney
Admitted to Georgia Bar in 2013 with extensive experience in real estate, estate planning, and probate. Formerly practiced as Kristen Turner Jones, she founded the firm in 2014 and returned to her hometown of Lincolnton in 2016 to serve local families.
Joy Miller
Legal Assistant
Handles real estate matters with attention to client needs. Brings photography expertise to client interactions while maintaining a welcoming office environment that makes clients feel part of the team's second family.
Haley Hill
Legal Assistant
Supports clients with goal-oriented service, valuing team collaboration. Maintains positive office culture where no day feels like a Monday through dedicated client support and team camaraderie.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on real estate transactions, estate planning, probate administration, and creditor representation in bankruptcy court across Georgia.
How do you handle estate planning differently?
We create personalized plans considering family dynamics and future implications rather than providing generic document templates.
Do you serve areas outside Lincolnton?
Yes, we serve clients in Augusta, Evans, Thomson, Washington, and surrounding areas across Georgia.
Can you help with property transfers?
We handle all aspects including title examinations, deed preparation, closings, and quiet title actions.
What bankruptcy services do you offer?
We represent creditors in Georgia bankruptcy courts, protecting rights through claim filings and court proceedings.
