Lexis Macfadden Allen

Lexis Macfadden Allen, Estate Planning Attorney in Sacramento, California

Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning, POA, and Wills

AttorneyatDavid Allen & Associates

Sacramento, CA

Practicing estate planning in Sacramento since 1988.

38+
Years practicing
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Lexis Macfadden Allen is an attorney based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, POA, and Wills. Lexis has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at David Allen & Associates.

Based in
Sacramento, CA
Experience
over 38 years
Known for
Estate Planning · POA · Wills
  • Handles Estate Planning, POA, and Wills matters from Sacramento, CA.
  • Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Lexis Macfadden Allen: Lexis Macfadden Allen is an attorney based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, POA, and Wills. Lexis has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at David Allen & Associates.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Lexis takes on

Lexis concentrates on estate planning, poa, and wills. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lexis handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Estate Planning cases in Sacramento, California

Lexis takes estate planning matters in Sacramento, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lexis agrees to represent you.

POA cases in Sacramento, California

Lexis takes poa matters in Sacramento, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lexis agrees to represent you.

Wills cases in Sacramento, California

Lexis takes wills matters in Sacramento, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lexis agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Lexis Macfadden Allen — estate planning lawyer in Sacramento

Lexis Macfadden Allen is an attorney based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, POA, and Wills. Lexis has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at David Allen & Associates.

Mrs. Lexis Macfadden Allen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, living wills. Lexis received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1958, and has been licensed for 38 years. Lexis practices at David Allen & Associates in Sacramento, CA and 1 other location.

Working with Lexis on a estate planning matter

Mrs. Lexis Macfadden Allen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, living wills. Lexis received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1958, and has been licensed for 38 years. Lexis practices at David Allen & Associates in Sacramento, CA and 1 other location.

Clients Lexis works with

Lexis reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning, poa, and wills matters in Sacramento and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

    J.D. · 1988

  • Pomona College

    B.A. University · 1958

Jurisdictions

Lexis's state bar admissions

  • District of Columbia

    1990 · ACTIVE

  • California

    1989 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1989 · ACTIVE

  • Nevada

    1988 · ACTIVE

Lexis studied at J.D. in McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific and B.A. University in Pomona College.

Law school and academic background

Lexis completed J.D. in McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific and B.A. University in Pomona College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lexis runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Lexis Macfadden Allen's office in Sacramento

Lexis's primary office is at 5230 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, CA, 95819. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

David Allen & Associates

5230 Folsom Boulevard

Sacramento, CA 95819

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Hiring guide

How to hire Lexis Macfadden Allen — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lexis usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Lexis charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lexis's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Lexis will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Sacramento, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Lexis

Lexis discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every estate planning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Lexis confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Lexis's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Lexis Macfadden Allen

  • How much does it cost to hire Lexis for a estate planning case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lexis walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Lexis offer a free consultation?

    Lexis charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lexis's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Lexis's current terms during booking.

  • How long do estate planning cases in California typically take?

    Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Lexis gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Lexis take my case if I'm outside Sacramento?

    Lexis is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Lexis will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Lexis?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Lexis will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Lexis accepting new estate planning clients right now?

    Lexis's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Estate Planning attorneys serving Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

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