Mc Kernan Lanam Bakke Williams is a distinguished law firm with deep roots in Butte County and the North State, providing comprehensive legal services since 1954. Specializing in estate planning, business law, real estate, and mediation, the firm stands out for its longstanding community relationships and commitment to personalized client care.
Built on a foundation of trust and local engagement, the firm serves individuals, families, business owners, ranchers, and farmers with a practical and relationship-driven approach. Their attorneys bring decades of experience to complex legal matters, emphasizing clear communication and tailored solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term objectives.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Trust Administration & Probate
- Conservatorships
- Business Transactions
- Real Estate
- Family Law
- Bankruptcy
- Mediation
- Revocable Intervivos Trusts
- Irrevocable Trusts including Special Needs Trusts
- Planned Giving
- Powers of Attorney
- Advanced Healthcare Directives
- Wills and Codicils
- Pre and Post Marital Agreements
- Appointment of Successor Trustees
- Marshalling Assets
- Preparation of requisite notices
- Assistance with valuation and determining character of assets
- Preparation of allocation agreements
- Creation and funding of sub-trusts
- Accountings and Distribution
- Representation of trustees and beneficiaries
- Court proceedings
- Post-death transfers of assets for probate avoidance
- Probate, Spousal Petitions, Small Estate Transfers
- General and Limited Partnerships
- Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships
- Corporate formation including Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Shareholder Agreements, Buy/Sell Agreements
- Farm Lease Agreements
- Real Property Agreements
- Easements
- Quiet Title
- Partition Actions
- Dissolution of Marriage
- Legal Separation
- Collaborative Family Law Services
- Complex Property Matters
- Spousal and Child Support Matters
- Pre and Post Marital Planning
Serving clients throughout Butte County and the North State, the firm continues to be a trusted legal resource for both individual and business clients, supporting community organizations and maintaining a reputation for integrity and excellence in practice.
