Our Firm

MacLaren & Whearty, LLP, is a full-service law firm whose sole focus is providing legal and tax counsel to families in the estate planning process and assisting with the administration of estates and trusts. We believe that, with proper counsel, any qualified individual can administer an estate, be it simple or complex. We will guide your Executor or Trustee through the administrative process, making sure your family’s wishes are followed. Even if we did not draft the estate plan, or it was drafted out of state, we can provide the legal and tax guidance an Executor or Trustee needs.

We believe that superior estate planning and implementation is the best way to protect your family’s legacy for future generations.

Support Team

APRIL M. LEEMAN

Legal Assistant to John W. Whearty

April M. Leeman is a graduate of Bradford University where she obtained her Legal Secretary Certificate. With more than two decades of experience as a legal assistant, she expertly supports MacLaren & Whearty as the firm’s Office Manager and Mr. Whearty’s personal legal assistant. Ms. Leeman’s superior professionalism are key in handling the firm’s confidential correspondence, estate planning documents and legal pleadings.

SAMANTHA L. GALICIA

Receptionist to John W. Whearty

Samantha L. Galicia, also knows affectionately as “Sam”, handles the day to day operation of our Portland office. Sam is a Notary Public for the convenience of our clients. She is a graduate of Century High School and has continued her education in the legal profession to greater assist MacLaren & Whearty’s clients. Sam’s ultimate goal is to become a legal assistant for MacLaren & Whearty.