Jelks Law, PLLC

Jelks Law, PLLC is a boutique estate planning and business law firm in Chattanooga, Tennessee, founded by Amanda Jelks to help clients protect assets and plan for their families' futures. The firm provides comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and business succession plans, with a focus on making the process accessible and tailored to individual circumstances.

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Jelks Law, PLLC is a boutique estate planning and business law firm in Chattanooga, Tennessee, dedicated to helping clients plan for their families' futures and protect their assets. Founded by Amanda Jelks, an attorney with a broad background in legal services spanning business law, elder law, and estate planning, the firm brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to its work. Amanda's experience includes representing clients from small business owners to international corporations, and she brings that same commitment to helping families navigate the complexities of estate planning and asset protection.

The firm recognizes that estate planning is not a luxury reserved for the wealthy, but a practical necessity for anyone with assets, dependents, or concerns about incapacity. Whether you have minor children, savings accounts, retirement funds, real estate, or a business, Jelks Law helps you take control of what happens to those assets and who makes decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so. The firm's attorneys understand that without a comprehensive estate plan, families face the burden of probate—a lengthy and expensive process that can drain resources, create family conflict, and result in distributions that do not reflect your wishes.

Jelks Law provides a full range of estate planning tools tailored to individual circumstances. These include wills, various types of trusts, powers of attorney, conservatorships, guardianships, and business succession plans. Each client's needs are different, and the firm takes time to understand your family structure, assets, and goals before recommending a strategy. The attorneys are well-versed in Tennessee estate, probate, and inheritance law, ensuring that your documents are legally sound and aligned with state requirements.

The team includes Amanda Jelks and Leslie Starritt, both experienced in estate planning and trust administration. Together, they provide individualized service with a focus on giving clients peace of mind. The firm emphasizes that estate planning is never too early to begin. While individuals over the age of 18 should at minimum have a power of attorney in place, the right time to develop a more comprehensive plan depends on your life circumstances—whether you are buying a home, starting a business, becoming a parent, or accumulating significant assets.

Jelks Law is committed to making the estate planning process clear and accessible. The firm welcomes questions and is happy to discuss your specific situation, helping you understand both the risks of going without a plan and the solutions available to you.

Overview compiled from the firm's website