Estate Planning · Probate · Real Estate · Business Law
Counsel for your family, property, business, and legacy.
From planning an estate to navigating probate, resolving inherited-property questions, or protecting a business, the firm provides clear legal guidance grounded in practical judgment. We help families think beyond documents to ownership, decision-makers, and what the next generation may need to do. Led by Alisha Melvin, Esq., the practice brings an attorney and real estate broker’s perspective to the decisions that matter.
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A practice built on stewardship
Counsel for estate, property, business, and legacy matters
Meet your attorneyLegal Services
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and legacy structures tailored to your family and goals.
Learn more →Guidance through court administration, heirship determinations, and estate resolution.
Learn more →Transactions, title issues, deeds, and ownership disputes with a broker's perspective.
Learn more →Formation, agreements, contract review, and practical counsel for business owners.
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Meet Your Attorney
Alisha Melvin, Esq. brings the perspective of an experienced attorney, real estate broker, and educator to every matter. Her practice is built on clear communication, practical judgment, and a genuine commitment to helping people navigate complex legal decisions with confidence.
Licensure in a jurisdiction does not imply active representation or office presence there. All multijurisdictional statements are qualified by licensure, matter, scope, and jurisdiction-specific review.
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The Legacy Brief
Plain-language articles to help you understand your options before you pick up the phone. Written from Alisha’s perspective as an attorney, broker, and educator.
Legal AI / Professional Responsibility
An AI disclosure tells the court how a draft was prepared. It does not establish that the legal analysis is correct. A reported Northern District of Texas order makes that distinction worth examining.
Read the articleBusiness Protection / AI Fraud
A convincing voice, a familiar face, and a claimed attorney relationship can create an appearance of authority. They should never replace independent verification before money moves.
Read the articleFirm News
The Law Office of Melvin & Associates celebrates owner Alisha Melvin, Esq., named a 2026 Leaders in Law honoree in Civil Legal Services by Lehigh Valley Business.
Read the announcementProbate & Heirship
A will does not tell you which probate process the estate needs. Understand executor appointments, administration with the will annexed, and muniment of title.
Read the articleEstate Planning & Family Legacy
A movie about memory became a deeply personal reminder: estate planning is not only about property, but also the life, choices, and people behind the legacy.
Read the articleLegal AI / Professional Responsibility
The proposed 2027 Tenth Circuit rules would require a human to review AI-assisted filings and independently verify authorities, quotations, citations, legal analysis, and compliance obligations before filing.
Read the articleWills, trusts, powers of attorney, and planning for unexpected incapacity.
Understanding the court process, executor duties, and heirship determinations.
Navigating shared ownership, inherited homes, and title complications.
Resolving title defects, deed issues, and boundary or ownership conflicts.
Formation documents, operating agreements, and contract protections.
Duties of executors, trustees, and agents and how to navigate them.
Additional articles are being prepared across these topics.
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Law Office of Melvin & Associates does not offer free consultations or unpaid case evaluations. Payment does not clear conflicts or establish ongoing representation.
