About Mary Grace
Mary Grace Finlay is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1999. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Finlay is the founder and managing attorney at Finlay Law Group, APC, a law firm specializing in estate planning, probate, and trust administration. The firm's office is located at 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 205, Newport Beach, California 92660. Ms. Finlay has been practicing law for over 26 years, serving clients throughout Orange County and Riverside County.
Ms. Finlay earned her Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law, graduating summa cum laude in 1999. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1984. Ms. Finlay furthered her legal education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Chapman University in 2007. During her time at Western State University, she was recognized for her academic excellence, graduating summa cum laude.
Ms. Finlay concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, and trust administration. She assists clients with drafting wills, establishing trusts, and navigating the probate process. Her practice encompasses all stages of estate planning, including initial consultations, document preparation, and post-death administration. Ms. Finlay also provides guidance on tax planning related to estate and trust matters, ensuring that clients' assets are managed and distributed according to their wishes while minimizing tax liabilities.
Throughout her career, Ms. Finlay has handled cases in various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange and the Superior Court of California for the County of Riverside. She has also appeared before the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Prior to founding Finlay Law Group, APC, she worked as an associate attorney at a boutique estate planning firm in Newport Beach for several years, gaining extensive experience in estate and trust matters.
Ms. Finlay is an active member of the State Bar of California and the Orange County Bar Association. She has also been involved with the Orange County Women's Lawyers Association. Ms. Finlay is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse clientele effectively. She is committed to providing personalized and compassionate legal services to individuals and families in the Orange County and Riverside County areas.
