MCP Setup: Claude Code

Prerequisites

• A Made For Law Pro subscription with an API key
• Claude Code installed (claude.ai/code)

Configuration

Add the Made For Law MCP server to your Claude Code configuration. Open your settings file:

macOS/Linux: ~/.claude/settings.json Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\settings.json

Add the following to the mcpServers section:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "madeforlaw": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@madeforlaw/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "MFL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace your-api-key-here with your actual API key from Settings > API Keys in your portal.

Verify the Connection

After saving the configuration, restart Claude Code and try a query:

What are the probate fees for a $1M estate in California?

Claude should respond with the statutory fee breakdown, including executor and attorney fees calculated from California Probate Code section 10800.

Example Queries

Once connected, you can ask Claude questions like:

• "Estimate probate costs for a $750,000 estate in Ohio with property in two counties"
• "What's the small estate affidavit threshold in Florida?"
• "Compare probate timelines across New York, California, and Texas"
• "What extraordinary fee triggers exist in Missouri probate?"

Troubleshooting

"MCP server not found" — Make sure npx is available in your PATH. Run which npx to verify.

"Invalid API key" — Check that your API key is correct and your subscription is active. Generate a new key from Settings > API Keys if needed.

"Connection timeout" — The MCP server needs internet access to reach the Made For Law API. Check your firewall or proxy settings.