Estate Planning & Probate Law Overview

San Jose, California, Wills and Trusts Lawyer

Probate law can include some of the most complex tax and litigation matters you might become involved in over a lifetime. An experienced family law attorney must have experience drafting testamentary wills, establishing trusts, and administering the final affairs of an estate. Upon the death of an estate holder, contested will disputes can also arise that can leave family members and beneficiaries torn apart for years, if they not handled effectively by an experienced lawyer.

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At the Law Offices of Michael J. MacLellan, Esq., we help clients provide for an orderly distribution of assets to other family members before and after death. By wise and thoughtful estate planning, we protect the value of bequeathed assets and property while reducing or eliminating the potential for costly probate administration proceedings.

We provide a full-range of estate planning and probate services to clients

• Testamentary wills
• Trusts, administer distribution of assets
• Living wills, advance healthcare directives
• Probate representation
• Estate administration
• Healthcare power of attorney
• Durable powers of attorney
• Contested will dispute resolution and litigation
• Elder abuse

Business Succession Planning

If your family's assets include a privately-held business, are you confident that the control of the corporation will go to the right people? A business success plan is a necessary part of every business owner's estate preservation plan. We can help you with all of the business transactions and create the structure so that your success will stay in the family.

Contact us today to start protecting your family's assets for future generations.