Amy E. Michael

Amy E. Michael is a Paradise, California, estate planning attorney who helps individuals and families prepare for future changes and manage estate matters after the death of a loved one. Her work centers on estate planning and estate administration, including matters involving wills, trusts, probate guidance, and trust administration. She brings more than six years of experience in these areas and works with families seeking practical assistance with important planning and administration decisions.

Amy graduated from Cal Northern School of Law and passed the California State Bar Exam in 2024. She began her legal career with the Law Office of C.A. Atherton in 2018, gaining years of experience in estate planning and estate administration before becoming an attorney. Her background provided practical exposure to the preparation and administration of estate plans and developed a strong foundation for helping families understand the legal steps involved in protecting assets and carrying out their wishes.

Amy assists families with planning for future events through wills and trusts and with handling estate administration after a loss. Her work may involve guiding clients through probate, administering trusts, addressing real estate or investments held by an estate, and completing the steps necessary to transfer inheritances. She approaches these matters with an understanding that estate planning and administration can involve both detailed legal requirements and sensitive family circumstances.

Amy E. Michael combines estate planning experience with deep ties to the Paradise and Magalia communities, where she has lived throughout her life. She focuses on helping families understand their options and make informed decisions about wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration. Her approach reflects the firm’s emphasis on personalized planning, clear communication, and compassionate guidance for clients preparing for the future or managing legal responsibilities after the loss of a loved one.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Atherton & Michael, LLP
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

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