Atty. Richard Alan McFarlane

Atty. Richard Alan McFarlane

Richard Alan McFarlane is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and estates, asset protection and 4 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from California State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Buena Park Buena Park 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Richard Alan McFarlane at a glance

Richard Alan McFarlane is a Member based in Buena Park, California, practicing at Law Office of Richard McFarlane. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa. Admitted to practice in California (1991), U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1991), District of Columbia (1992), and U.S. District Court, District of Utah (1992). Educated at Southwestern University (J.D., 1991) and California State University (B.A., 1987). Active member of Orange County, Utah State and American Bar Associations California State Bar The District of Columbia. Serands clients in Buena Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Alan McFarlane is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and estates, asset protection and 4 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from California State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Richard practices at Law Office of Richard McFarlane in Buena Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Alan McFarlane's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Alan McFarlane handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Richard Alan McFarlane is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in California →

Trusts

Richard Alan McFarlane is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Power of Attorney

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Buena Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Alan McFarlane

Where is Richard Alan McFarlane's law office located?
Richard Alan McFarlane's law practice is located in Buena Park, California. The firm is Law Office of Richard McFarlane. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Alan McFarlane handle?
Richard Alan McFarlane focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Alan McFarlane practiced law?
Richard Alan McFarlane has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Richard Alan McFarlane go to law school?
Richard Alan McFarlane earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University
- 1991
B.A.
California State University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Utah
Admitted: 1992
Utah
Admitted: 1992

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