Mark Malachowski - Sausalito Estate Planning Lawyer Reviews & Ratings

Living Trusts, Wills, Trust Litigation, Estate Litigation, and Estate Planning. Malachowski and Associates has litigated complex probate issues including loans against future interest taken against inheritance by beneficiaries, joint tenancy issues, successfully asking the court to deem documents nunc pro tunc, where the action has retroactive legal effect, as though it had been performed at a particular earlier time, and overcoming objections to grant petitions. Our office has also handled contested trust issues involving disputes between trustees and beneficiaries, including objections, real property appraisals and accountings. Malachowski and Associates has drawn up wills, negotiated competing claims in wills contests and worked with clients to integrate trust and wills issues.. Contact us for more information at the Law Office of Malachowski and Associates at 415/983-0717. Living Trust. A living trust permits the passing of property without any probate proceeding in court. Thus, a living trust often saves on attorney and executor fees and results in a quicker and more efficient settling of the estate.. Contact us for more information at Law Office of Malachowski and Associates at 415/983-0717. Wills and Probate Administration When the decedent has a Will, the Will generally names an executor. The role of the executor is to assist the attorney in determining the decedent's assets, finding potential beneficiaries, wrapping up the decedent's affairs, opening an estate bank account, making necessary payments, paying off creditors, paying taxes, and ensuring the proper distribution of the decedent's property.. Contact us for more information at the Law Office of Malachowski and Associates at 415/983-0717. Litigation. Mark Malachowski has over eighteen years of litigation experience in Northern California Superior and Federal Courts. His practice focuses on Trust Disputes, and Will Contests, and other civil matters. Proven results support his courtroom experience. The Law Offices of Malachowski and Associates litigates erroneous claims, whether they arise from family members, caregivers, or non-family opportunists. We specialize in diverse range of legal services, making us uniquely qualified to protect the rights of beneficiaries and the intent of Settlors and Trustors.. To set up an appointment, call us at the Law Office of Malachowski and Associates at 415/983-0717