Stacy L. Kelly, J.D.
Attorney at Law
Proven leadership in complex probate litigation.
Guiding families through complex and contested probate matters.
Stacy L. Kelly, Attorney at Law focuses on probate litigation, trust and estate disputes, and guardianship proceedings. She helps clients navigate high-stakes legal conflicts with clarity and confidence when uncertainty, disagreement, or loss disrupts what matters most.
With more than two decades of experience as an estate litigator, Stacy brings deep courtroom knowledge and strategic insight to even the most complex probate and fiduciary disputes. Her approach is thorough, steady, and grounded in a comprehensive understanding of Texas probate law.
Education & Credentials
South Texas College of Law, Juris Doctor
University of Texas at Austin, B.S. Organizational Communications
Certified Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem for the Probate Courts
Experience & Notable Matters
Stacy has extensive experience representing personal representatives, trustees, beneficiaries, guardians, and creditors in contested probate, trust, and guardianship matters. Her work includes will contests, trust and will interpretation disputes, fiduciary litigation, contested accountings, heirship proceedings, business succession disputes, and cases involving undue influence and competency concerns.
In addition to probate and trust litigation, Stacy has handled a wide range of complex civil matters, including breach of contract disputes, quiet title actions, fraud claims, DTPA matters, adverse possession cases, and more than fifteen appeals. She has argued before multiple Texas Courts of Appeal and served as lead counsel before the United States Supreme Court.
Certified in Mediation and Conflict Management by The Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School
Publications, Speaking & Professional Leadership
Stacy is a frequent author and speaker for state and local professional organizations, regularly contributing her insight on probate litigation and fiduciary matters.
Prior to joining Texas Probate Attorney, Stacy served as Senior Counsel with Holland & Knight LLP.
Who is Stacy L. Kelly?
Stacy Kelly is a Texas probate and estate litigation attorney who helps families, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries resolve complex disputes involving estates, trusts, and guardianships.
Why do people come to her for help?
When an estate becomes contested, emotions run high and the legal issues get complicated fast. People come to Stacy when they need an experienced advocate who understands the system, can untangle difficult issues, and protect their interests in court.
How does Stacy help clients?
Stacy represents personal representatives, trustees, beneficiaries, guardians, and creditors in contested probate, trust, and guardianship matters. She handles will contests, trust and will interpretation disputes, accounting and administration issues, fiduciary claims, and guardianship proceedings. Her role is to bring clarity, strategy, and steady leadership to high-stakes situations.
What experience does she bring to the table?
Stacy has practiced as an estate litigator since 1999. She earned her J.D. from South Texas College of Law and her B.S. in Organizational Communications from The University of Texas at Austin. Over her career, she has handled high-profile estate contests and a wide range of litigated matters, including heirship proceedings, business succession disputes, undue influence claims, competency challenges, spousal rights of election, and simultaneous death issues.
She is also a certified attorney ad litem and guardian ad litem for the probate courts and has argued cases before multiple Texas Courts of Appeal. Stacy served as lead counsel before the United States Supreme Court in Kennedy v. Plan Administrator for DuPont Savings and Investment Plan.
Prior to her current role, Stacy was Senior Counsel at Holland & Knight LLP. She is also a frequent author and speaker for state and local professional organizations.
What should someone do if they need help?
If you’re facing a contested probate, trust, or guardianship matter, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Stacy encourages clients to ask questions early, understand their options, and work with an attorney who knows how to protect their rights when it matters most.
Rooted in Texas. Driven by purpose.
Stacy combines deep Texas roots with a practical, people-first approach to law. She believes every client deserves both clarity and compassion especially when family and finances intersect.
If family conflict is tearing things apart, don’t face it alone.
Schedule a consultation with Stacy today and get a clear plan
to move forward.