Kimberly McGhee is a Partner in The Estate Lawyers’ San Diego office, where she focuses on trust and estate litigation, financial elder abuse and elder law, and complex conservatorship matters. With nearly two decades of legal experience, Kimberly represents clients in disputes involving trusts, estates, conservatorships, and fiduciary matters, bringing a thoughtful and strategic approach to protecting clients’ interests and preserving their legacies. As a Certified Elder Law Attorney and Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, she draws on her extensive knowledge of probate and elder law to navigate sensitive, high-stakes disputes with both legal precision and compassion.
Kimberly began her legal career handling commercial litigation before developing a focus on elder law and trust and estate matters. Her broad experience includes conservatorships, probate and trust litigation, long-term care planning, public benefits, and asset protection. This background gives her a comprehensive perspective on the legal and personal complexities that often arise in disputes involving aging, incapacity, and the preservation of family assets.
Kimberly is actively involved in the legal and professional community. She serves on the Trusts and Estates Executive Committee of the California Lawyers Association and has contributed as an author and editor to Continuing Education of the Bar publications. She regularly speaks on elder law and trust and estate issues, including presentations for the Professional Fiduciary Association of California. She previously served as President of the Southern California chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and currently serves on the boards of Palomar Health Medical Group and the Southern Caregiver Resource Center. Kimberly also supports dementia advocacy through organizations such as Alzheimer’s San Diego and is frequently appointed as a Guardian ad Litem in San Diego Superior Court.
Kimberly’s professional accomplishments have earned her recognition on the Super Lawyers list for her work in trusts, estates, and elder law. She is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, accredited by the California Board of Legal Specialization.
Kimberly earned her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 2005. She began practicing law in Nevada before establishing her practice in California.
Through her practice, Kimberly is committed to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges with clarity and compassion, protecting their interests and ensuring their wishes and legacies are respected.
