About Michael
Michael Jenkins is an estate planning lawyer licensed to practice in California. He works at Jenkins & Jenkins, Estate Planning Lawyers, where he handles wills, trusts, probate and related matters for individuals and families. He holds current memberships in professional associations that serve California attorneys.
He attended law school and completed the requirements to practice in California before beginning his legal career. His training included coursework and clinic work commonly associated with estate planning and probate practice. That foundation informed his early work helping clients manage end-of-life documents and navigate court-supervised matters.
Jenkins spent his early years in practice handling probate administrations and trust settlements across a range of estate sizes. He became familiar with the practical challenges that arise when someone dies without a clear plan. He also handled routine transactional matters: drafting wills and setting up revocable trusts, preparing powers of attorney and health care directives, and advising fiduciaries on their duties.
Over time his practice expanded to include trust administration and contested probate matters. He has represented executors and trustees, and he has guided families through court proceedings when disputes emerged. His files reflect a mixture of uncontested settlements and more complex litigation involving fiduciary disputes and interpretation of estate documents.
Colleagues describe his approach as straightforward and methodical. He tends to break down complex issues into concrete steps. He prepares documents intended to reduce the likelihood of later disputes. When litigation is required, he works with experts and opposing counsel to resolve contested issues efficiently while protecting his clients’ interests.
At Jenkins & Jenkins, he practices alongside other attorneys focused on estate planning and related services. The firm’s practice includes preparing testamentary and inter vivos planning instruments, advising on small business succession, and handling probate administrations. He regularly meets with clients to tailor plans to their family and financial circumstances and to review plans as those circumstances change.
Outside of client counsel work, Jenkins keeps current on changes to California estate and probate law through professional association activities and continuing legal education. He remains active in legal circles that address elder law and estate administration. He practices estate planning in California at Jenkins & Jenkins, handling wills, trusts, probate and related matters.
