Estate Planning Attorney in Butte, MT
McAlister Law Office
Montana is my home, and serving individuals and families here is a responsibility I take seriously. As an estate planning attorney in Butte, Montana, I help clients create clear, thoughtful plans that protect what matters most and provide peace of mind for the future. Whether you are planning ahead for your family or updating an existing estate plan, my goal is to offer practical guidance rooted in local knowledge and long-standing experience.
“An estate plan isn’t just about documents, it’s about protecting the people you love, preserving what you’ve worked for, and ensuring your wishes are honored when you can no longer speak for yourself.“
Butte Estate Plans I Specialize In
I help clients create tailored estate plans that address unique needs and ensure loved ones and assets are protected. The specialized plans I work with include:
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Special Needs Trusts
- Pet Trusts
Who I Serve in Butte
Estate planning is not one-size-fits-all. We work with individuals and families throughout Butte and Western Montana who want clarity, protection, and peace of mind about the future. Our clients include:
- Young families planning for children
- Retirees looking to preserve what they have built
- Business owners preparing for succession
- Blended families with complex planning needs
- Property owners passing down assets
- 35 YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE
- 3,000+ CASES COMPLETED
- MILLIONS SAVED FOR CLIENTS
- Education
- Bachelor of Business Administration – New Mexico State University
- Master of Business Administration – New Mexico State University
- Juris Doctor – University of New Mexico
- Memberships
- Wealth Counsel
- Elder Law
- Licensed in
- Montana
- New Mexico
- Arizona
Real People, Real Reviews
Don’t just take my word for it, hear directly from people who have worked with me in the past. I take great pride in providing clear, compassionate, and client-focused legal services to people like you.
John Springer
"Jamie did a great job preparing our will and trust. He was easy to talk to, efficient, affordable and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend him for everything to do with estate planning and more."
Liam Lederer
"Jamie and his team were very professional and knowledgeable. They made setting up an estate plan and living trust extremely easy. They explained every step in terms that made it easy to understand. I would highly recommend him and his team."
Courtney Fitterer
"We had an excellent experience working with Jamie and honestly couldn’t have asked for it to go any smoother. He was extremely knowledgeable, very thorough and really took the time to walk us through every step of the process in a way that actually made sense"
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Need an Estate Planning Attorney Serving Butte, MT?
Contact McAlister Law Office today and get a free 30 minute consultation!