About Klosek Law Offices
Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Attorneys in Northern California
About us | Our Mission
At Klosek Law Offices, our mission is for our clients to walk out of our offices feeling secure and with the peace of mind that they are leaving not their just assets, but also their legacy and values to their children and other family members.
We aim to develop long lasting relationships so that you can count on us now and in the future.
When you retain our firm, you will not get relegated to a paralegal and paralegals never draft any legal documents. You will always work with an attorney in our firm because in law as in life, experience and qualifications matter.
Jack Klosek
Attorney
A Bay Area Native, Jack grew up in Mountain View, California, before moving to Berkeley to attend UC Berkeley (go Bears!). Jack always wanted to practice law and be close to family and friends, so he decided to go to UC Davis School of Law.
After finishing law school, Jack worked at the Santa Clara County Courthouse, assisting probate examiners with probate matters and acting as the research attorney for the probate department judge.
Jack then transitioned into private practice working at several high-end boutique estate planning firms, including Watson & Machado LLP, WealthPLAN, PC, and GVM Law LLP, where he honed his skills in probate administration, trust administration, and estate planning.
My favorite part of estate planning is getting to know people from all walks of life, understanding their needs, and working with them to best accomplish their goals.
When not serving clients, Jack enjoys spending time with his family, playing pick-up basketball, training his beautiful German Shepherd named Nala, and wine tasting in the surrounding areas.
EDUCATION
University of California, Davis – School of Law
University of California, Berkeley – Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
Fluent in Polish
Amber Hottes
Attorney
Amber Hottes is a licensed California attorney who has been practicing in the field of trust and estate law since 2018.
Much of her time is focused on estate planning – meeting with clients to set up documentation to give them a voice in how their affairs are handled upon death or in the event of incapacity.
Rounding out Amber’s experience, she also assists with the firm’s probate court cases including filing pleadings, attending court hearings, and advising clients who have been appointed as executor or administrator.
EDUCATION
- University of California, Davis – School of Law
- Distinction: Order of the Coif
- University of Utah – B.A. Chemistry
Isabelle Zajac
Attorney
Isabelle earned her J.D./M.B.A. from Santa Clara University in 2022, following her undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their calico cat, Buttercup.
EDUCATION
- Santa Clara University – School of Law
- University of Virginia – Bachelor of Arts (BA), English
Abbie Laackmann
Office Manager
Abbie particularly enjoys her role of providing support to clients, her colleagues and the attorneys.
Outside of work she loves spending her time with family, reading and camping outdoors.
Clarissa Maciel
Legal Assistant
Born and raised in Monterey Bay, Clarissa grew up in Salinas, California, before moving to Sacramento to attend CSU Sacramento. She has been with the firm since the Fall of 2022.
Clarissa has acquired a strong background in estate planning – encompassing trusts, wills, powers of attorney and other essential estate planning documents. She has also assisted the firm in probate and trust administration, as well as client intake and communication. Clarissa is passionate about helping clients achieve peace of mind by assisting with the critical details of planning for the future.
Outside of work, Clarissa recently celebrated an exciting milestone – welcoming her first baby last Fall. This new chapter has brought more perspective and inspiration to her professional and personal life.
EDUCATION
- California State University, Sacramento – Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations
- Fluent in Spanish
Katherine McMaye
Serving as an initial point of contact for incoming clients, she strives to welcome folks into the world of estate planning, helping to make the sometimes daunting process as smooth and simple as possible. She acts as a point person for all current, new, and returning clients, assisting from the very first phone call to the very end of the estate planning process and beyond.
Outside of work, Katherine enjoys reading, art, and exploring new spots around Sacramento. She looks forward to welcoming you to Klosek Law Offices!
EDUCATION
- Amherst College – Bachelor of Arts (BA), English and Psychology
Kiari Hill
When Kiari isn’t assisting our clients and attorneys, she cheers on her children in their sports activities and loves trying out new recipes for her friends and family to enjoy.
Kiari looks forward to building positive relationships with new clients and helping them achieve their goals. She puts forth a can-do spirit and is ready to jump in and assist wherever needed, someone you can rely on.