Ian William MacLean

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Ian William MacLean

also known as Ian William Maclean

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Licensed for 33 years

Litigation Lawyer at White Plains, NY
Practice Areas: Litigation, Estate Planning, Probate ... +2 more

235 Main Street, White Plains, NY

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About Ian

Biography

Strong Advocacy ~ Thoughtful Counsel ~ Strategic Representation

We focus on each client's goals, concerns, values, and complexity threshold to craft and help implement customized estate planning, often including asset protection, business succession, and beneficiary protection.

Strong Advocacy ~ Thoughtful Counsel ~ Strategic Representation

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Litigation 40%

Will contests, contested probate, estate litigation, trust litigation, contested accounting litigation, will construction, guardianship litigation, kinship, turnover proceedings, guardianship matters.

33 years

40%
Estate Planning 25%

Comprehensive, customized estate planning, revocable living trusts, will, health care proxies, living wills, powers of attorney.

33 years

25%
Probate 20%

Uncontested probate of wills, intestate proceedings, and estate administration.

33 years

20%
Trusts 10%

Trust administration; trust litigation; drafting customized trusts to address client goals and concerns.

33 years

10%
Guardianship 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2015 2013

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The MacLean Law Firm, P.C.

235 Main Street, White Plains, NY, 10601

mlfpc.com

Online Presence

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Kamilla Mishiyeva

Litigation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the estate litigation community. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Ian Scott

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Domenic Romano

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Weltman

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ian Maclean is an extremely talented estate planning, probate and trusts practitioner. He relentlessly represents his client's interests and is a quick study. On top of this, Ian is a fearless advocate able to effectively resolve contested estates and family disputes."

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James Frederick

Probate lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. While I do not know Ian personally, he and I practice in many of the same areas of law. For this reason, I have had the opportunity to review many of his answers to questions on Avvo. I have always been very impressed with Ian's legal knowledge and his way of cutting through the "clutter" to focus on what is really helpful and practical to the asker. I would not hesitate to recommend Ian's services to a friend or family member. I am very happy to endorse him and his services. James Frederick"

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Russell Adler

Wills and living wills lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ian is extremely knowledgeable in his practice area and a reliable and trustworthy resource on trusts and estates matters. Clients referred to Ian report nothing but satisfaction."

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Jennifer Weidner

Estate planning lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ian Maclean without reserve. Ian is a diligent professional who passionately advocates for his clients' needs. The level of his knowledge is top notch."

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Neil Weinrib

Wills and living wills lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse this lawyer. Ian Maclean is a true expert in this very complicated and challenging field. He is completely fluent in this area and extremely adept at developing various legal solutions. He is also very passionate and enthusiastic."

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Jean Chou

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Ian for about a year through law school as an intern and then subsequently as an associate. He is extremely knowledgeable in estate planning and ensures that he is constantly educating himself and his staff in the practice area. Ian is a meticulous professional and always strives to provide an invaluable service to his clients."

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Keith Orenstein

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ian Maclean for many year. Both from my own dealings with him and from speaking with others, I can state unequivocally that Ian not only is a consummate professional, and a first rate legal mind, but just as important, he genuinely cares about his clients and strives to ensure that their interests are fully served and protected. In sum, I recommend Ian and his law firm without reservation to anyone who might be in need of his estate planning services."

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Paul Wilson

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ian for several years now and regularly refer my clients to him. As an exacting attorney myself, I can tell you that Ian is extraordinarily knowledgeable when it comes to estate planning and elder law. If it is critical to you that your attorney produce work of the highest quality, then I highly recommend giving The MacLean Law Firm a call."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

`New York Metro Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

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2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

New York Metro Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Managing Attorney, The MacLean Law Firm, P.C.

1900 - Present

Member, The MacLean Law Firm, P.C.

2002 - 2004

Associate Attorney, Slade & Newman

1999 - 2002

Senior Trust Officer - Director of Trust Administration, New York Life Insurance Company, Trust Company

1997 - 1999

Trust Officer, Morgan Stanley Trust Company

1993 - 1997

Trusts & Estates Attorney, Law Office of Ian W. MacLean

1992 - 1993

Associate Attorney, Graubard Mollen Horowitz Pomeranz & Shapiro

Associations

2006 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Trusts & Estates Law Section, Executive Committee, Delegate

Westchester County Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1992

New York Law School

J.D. - Juris Doctor (cum laude)

1987

St. Lawrence University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2017

Trusts and Estates CLE - Spring 2017

Select Issues of Ethical Conduct for Trusts and Estates Attorneys

2017

Practical Skills CLE - The Elements of Trusts

Select Issues of Professional Conduct for Trusts and Estates Attorneys

2016

Spring Meeting

Ethical Issues in Trusts & Estates Litigation

2015

Practical Skills - Estate Planning

Testamentary Dispositions

2014

Practical Skills - Trusts & Estates Administration

Probate Proceedings

2008

Multigenerational Estate Planning and Asset Protection

Multigenerational Estate Planning, Tax Reduction and Asset Protection

2008

Everything a Life Insurance Agent Needs to Know About Estate Planning

Estate Planning and Asset Protection

2008

Everything a Financial Advisor Needs to Know About Estate Planning

Multigenerational Estate Planning and Asset Protection

2006

Taking Charge

Estate, Financial and Life Planning

Publications

2017

Probate and Administration of N.Y. Estates Jurisdiction of the Surrogate's Court (Chapter 2)

2013

New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter, Fall, vol. 46, no. 3 2013 Legislative Update and Summary

2011

New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter, Summer, vol. 44, no. 2 2011 Legislation Update

2010

New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter Editor-in-Chief

2009

New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter Editor-in-Chief

2004

New York State Bar Association, Trusts & Estates L. Section Newsletter Exculpatory Clauses in Inter Vivos Trusts: What Remains of a Trustee's Duty of Loyatly?

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Ian earned significant contribution points in 2015.

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