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Attorneys at the MacLean Law Firm represent and counsel clients in all aspects of trusts and estates law, including estate planning, probate, estate administration, trust administration, estate and trust accountings, fiduciary taxes, estate, trust, and fiduciary litigation and including contested probate, will contests, removal of fiduciaries, capacity challenges, undue influence cases, powers of attorney, discovery and turnover, all other types of miscellaneous proceedings, guardianship matters, and fiduciary tax compliance.
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33 years
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33 years
33 years
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State: New York
Acquired: 1993
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"A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the estate litigation community. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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
2006 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationTrusts & Estates Law Section, Executive Committee, Delegate
Member
1997
LL.M - Master of Laws
1992
J.D. - Juris Doctor (cum laude)
1987
BA
2017
Select Issues of Ethical Conduct for Trusts and Estates Attorneys
2017
Select Issues of Professional Conduct for Trusts and Estates Attorneys
2016
Ethical Issues in Trusts & Estates Litigation
2015
Testamentary Dispositions
2014
Probate Proceedings
2008
Multigenerational Estate Planning, Tax Reduction and Asset Protection
2008
Estate Planning and Asset Protection
2008
Multigenerational Estate Planning and Asset Protection
2006
Estate, Financial and Life Planning
2017
2013
2011
2010
2009
2004
English
Spanish
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Ian earned significant contribution points in 2015.
If a suit was settled in supreme court but now states it needs surrogate order to disperse funds what is the timeframe?
05 Jun 2025
How do I compel a former POA to provide an accounting when no executor has been appointed and both named executors are deceased?
28 May 2025
Do I have grounds to contest my mother's will?
27 Feb 2024