Joshua G. Berkley

Joshua G. Berkley is an attorney and owner at Berkley Oliver PLLC in Shelbyville, Kentucky. He focuses on estate planning, probate, elder law, trusts, and Medicaid planning. Berkley helps individuals and families create plans that protect assets, provide for loved ones, and address practical legal needs at different stages of life. His work includes advising young parents, senior clients, and families who need careful guidance on estate and life planning decisions.

Berkley received a Presidential Scholarship to the University of Kentucky, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English, cum laude, in 2008. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law in 2012. His writing and legal education support his ability to explain complex planning issues, evaluate family goals, and prepare clear documents that reflect each client’s needs.

Berkley assists clients with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare surrogate designations, and living wills. His probate and estate administration work helps families manage legal responsibilities after a death, while his elder law practice includes guidance for senior clients seeking Medicaid eligibility and long-term planning. Through these matters, he helps clients organize important decisions, reduce uncertainty, and create practical plans tailored to personal and family goals.

Joshua G. Berkley also brings a strong record of professional and community involvement to his practice. His leadership includes service with Leadership Shelby, the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, the Dorman Center, Shelby County Community Theatre, and the Shelby County Parks Foundation. He has been selected by Sentinel News as one of Shelby County’s Top 20 Under 40 and is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association trust, probate, and elder law sections.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Berkley Oliver PLLC
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association, Trust & Probate Sections

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Kentucky
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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