Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family out of court — and out of confusion. Based in Hanford, serving Kings and Tulare County.
Jonette Montgomery was raised in the Central Valley and has deep roots in the Portuguese farm communities that have shaped Kings County for generations. She opened her Hanford practice to serve the families she grew up around — people who work hard, build things slowly, and deserve an attorney who talks straight.
When you work with this firm, you work directly with Jonette. There are no associates who handle your file while someone else signs the paperwork. She takes the time to explain what a document actually does before you sign it — in plain English, at the kitchen-table level you deserve.
Clients across Hanford, Corcoran, Lemoore, Avenal, and Tulare have found that getting a clear plan in place doesn't have to feel intimidating. It starts with a conversation.
Four areas — all connected, all handled with care.
Wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. For couples doing this for the first time, for parents of newly-adult kids who need a financial power of attorney in place, and for anyone whose plan is older than their grandchildren.
Learn more →Helping the trustee — usually an adult child — work through what needs to happen after a parent passes. Notices, accountings, distributions, and keeping siblings on the same page when possible. You don't have to figure this out on your own.
Learn more →When there's no trust, or the trust didn't cover everything, the court gets involved. We handle the filings, the timelines, and the family conversations that come with it — so you understand each step before it happens.
Learn more →When families can't agree — contested trusts, trustee disputes, will challenges. Litigation is a last resort, but when it's the right move, you want someone who's ready for it and who will be honest with you about the path ahead.
Learn more →The fastest way to reach us is by phone. If it's after hours or you'd rather write, the form works too — Jonette or Tammy (our paralegal) will get back to you within one business day.