Experienced San Jose Estate Administration Lawyer
The Law Offices of Michael J. MacLellan, Esq., provides a full range of services to help families cope with the details of administering the final affairs of an estate after a person dies. Even when a legal will is in place, many people are perplexed at how complex California and federal laws are regarding paying creditors, collecting insurance benefits, and ending contractual obligations.
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Free consultation about your estate administration matter
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Taking care of the final details of a deceased person's estate often takes time. We know that here-today, gone-tomorrow attorneys are a problem for families who are relying on developing a long-term relationship with their estate administration attorney. For more than seventeen years, our firm has met the estate administration needs of California families. If you are the executor of a will, or a family member trying to deal with the final affairs of an estate following the death of a family member, let us help you.
We are ready to help you meet all of your estate administration needs, such as:
- Paying creditors
- Managing conservatorships and guardianships
- Creation and probate of wills
- Administering trusts
- Contested will litigation and dispute resolution
- Handling real estate matters
Avoid the complications of estate administration
We have experience with all areas of probate representation, as well as trusts, administration, and all other aspects of estate planning. In the event of a contested will, Michael MacLellan is also an experienced civil litigation attorney and dispute resolution professional.
Unfortunately, the beneficiaries of estates often run into complications regarding the distribution of assets and probate taxes. For beneficiaries living out-of-state, the problems of geography and travel can become an issue. We help your family simplify estate administration problems by handling everything from our office in San Jose, California. We are never more than a phone call or an e-mail away from answering your questions quickly and completely.
Our fees may be determined by the size of the estate
Contact us to schedule a free consultation about how we can help you resolve your estate administration problems. By statute, our fees may be determined by the financial value of the estate. When we meet to discuss the particulars of your case, we will fully inform you of the entire process and how fees are paid.




