Top probate Lawyers in San Mateo | 11 available

11 probate lawyers are available in San Mateo, california, including Brian J. McSweeney, Cynthia Lemus, Desmond Tuck, and Edward Thirkell. These lawyers are rated between 3.5/5 to 3.9/5 and 59% provide free consultation.

Cynthia Lemus

Edward Thirkel

Julia Lingys

Kathleen Panek

Kevin Taheny

Richard Shu

probate Lawyers Nearby San Mateo (by distance)

Within 25 miles near you

Alameda, California ZIP 94501 16.5 mi away 5 lawyers San Francisco, California ZIP 94105 17.8 mi away 15 lawyers

Within 50 miles near you

Pleasanton, California ZIP 94588 28.3 mi away 3 lawyers Santa Cruz, California ZIP 95060 38.6 mi away 5 lawyers

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Cynthia Lemus

Firm: McGlashan & Sarrail, Professional Corporation

177 Bovet Road Sixth Floor , San Mateo , California 94402

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate , Trusts

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Edward Thirkell

Firm: Thirkell Law Group

181 Second Avenue Suite 625 , San Mateo , California 94401

Practice Areas: Estate , Estate Planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate , Trusts

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Julia Lingys

Firm: Thirkell Law Group

181 Second Avenue Suite 625 , San Mateo , California 94401

Practice Areas: Estate , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate , Trusts

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Kathleen Panek

Firm: Knapp and Viola, A Professional Corporation

Po Box 1290 , San Mateo , California 94401

Practice Areas: Civil , Probate , Trusts, Personal Injury

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“her firm, Knapp and Viola, to anyone who needs a guiding light through an unfortunate time.”

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“I endorse this lawyer's work. Although Kathleen has only been practicing for a few years, she has the skills, poise and confidence of a veteran attorney.”

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Kevin Taheny

700 S Claremont St #101 , San Mateo , California 94402

Practice Areas: Probate

Kevin A. Taheny has been an exemplar of legal knowledge in San Mateo, CA, and nearby areas since 1979. Known for his integrity and dedication, Kevin's reputation for professional excellence makes him the attorney of choice for clients seeking reliable and competent representation. His practice encompasses a broad range of legal services, enhanced by his licensure and insurance credentials. Distinguished by numerous accolades, Kevin has received commendations from esteemed bodies, including the California State Bar of Governors and the San Mateo County Bar Association. His exceptional service has earned him Certificates of Appreciation from the San Mateo County Superior Court and Congressional recognition, accentuating his broad influence and unwavering commitment. Furthermore, his dedication is mirrored in his decade-long commitment to Youth Enrichment Services, exemplifying his dedication to both the legal field and community service.

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“Kevin Taheny provided excellent legal advice for my son who was dealing with an acrimonious separati”

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“A couple of other yelpers (G J of Foster City, and Michael O. of San Luis Obispo) wrote reviews indicating that Kevin Taheny was more interested in helping...”

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Richard Shu

Firm: Barulich Dugoni Law Group

400 S El Camino Real Ste 1000 , San Mateo , California 94402

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

Richard R. Shu is an associate attorney at Barulich Dugoni Law Group, Inc. Richard's law practice focuses on estate planning for individuals and couples, trust administrations, probate, and conservatorships.

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Thomas J. Barger

Firm: Anderlini, Finkelstein, Emerick & Smoot

700 400 S El Camino Real 944 , San Mateo , California 94402

Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Probate ,Trusts

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“Thomas J. Barger acted on my behalf to generate a real estate deed to be placed in my revocable trust. His service was efficient and professional in e...Tom”

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“Professional, helpful, easy to deal with, and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend”

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Brian J. McSweeney

Firm: Anderlini & McSweeney LLP

66 Bovet Road , San Mateo , California 94402

Practice Areas: Business Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Business Transactions, Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Estate Administration, Trust Administration

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“Mr. Anderlini and Mr. Andersen have been taking care of me for over 12 years and really reaffirmed my faith in the legal process and profession! They've...”

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“I have know Brian McSweeney since 1987 and I pride myself on being very familiar with Mr. McSweeney's capabilities in all aspects of the law. I've know Mr. McSweeney through workin…”

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“Overcharging. Not working on your case”

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Desmond Tuck

Firm: Law Offices of Desmond B. Tuck

177 Bovet Road Suite 600 , San Mateo , California 94402

Practice Areas: Adoption, Business & Commercial, Construction , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Personal Injury, Probate , Real Estate , Trusts, Real Estate

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“attorney and knows what to do for his client’s best outcome. Desmond Tuck was highly recommended t”

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Heather Boshears Robbins

Firm: Fox, Shjeflo, Hartley & Babu LLP

2000 Alameda de Las Pulgas , San Mateo , California 94403

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate, Business, Real Estate

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Michael Carney

Firm: Michael T. Carney, A Prof. Law Corp.

1660 S Amphlett Blvd Ste 245 , San Mateo , California 94402

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Corporate , Estate Planning, Probate , Trusts

Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law, by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.. Member of the State Bar of California (Trusts and Estates Section; Business Law Section), the San Mateo County Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors 2017-2021; Finance Committee; Membership Committee, Chair; Funky Credit Day Committee, past Chair; Estate Planning Probate Section; Business Law Section), the Peninsula Estate Planning Council (Member, Board of Directors 2019-2020; 2023-present), the City of San Mateo Investment Advisory Committee (2018-present), and the San Mateo County History Museum Dr. Stanger Legacy Society Advisory Committee (2019-present).

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Recent Q&As in California (probate)

California probate — minor child denied family allowance despite Estate of Jameson; looking for insight on whether ruling is legally supportable | Aug 22, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: California I’m involved in a contested probate matter involving a minor child of the decedent. I was appointed Guardian ad Litem for the minor. I am not an attorney, but the probate court allowed me to appear in pro per as GAL, file pleadings, and argue the minor’s family allowance request. I have since learned there may be a separate issue about whether a non-attorney GAL can properly represent a minor in litigation without counsel, so that is now something we are also trying to sort out. The immediate issue is a family allowance under California Probate Code § 6540. Before the father’s death, the household had approximately $13,790/month in resources from both parents’ employment income plus $1,000/month rental income. When he died, his income and the rental income stopped being available to the household, which was a loss of more than 52% of the household’s pre-death resources. The child remained in the same home with substantially the same housing and maintenance expenses. She later began receiving approximately $1,693/month in Social Security survivor benefits. I recommended a $2,750/month family allowance after considering the child’s circumstances, the surviving parent’s continuing income, Social Security, the estate’s solvency, pre- and post-death household resources, and recurring expenses. I expressly did not claim that there was a mathematical formula for arriving at $2,750. The estate administrator opposed the amount and argued, among other things, that the minor’s directly attributable expenses were less than her Social Security benefit. Their calculation assigned no meaningful amount to…

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