Cohen Law Office, P.C. - San Mateo, CA

Accomplished Estate Planning and Trust Litigation Counsel in San Mateo

Preserving family wealth, establishing generational security, and resolving contentious trust disputes require experienced legal representation. The Cohen Law Office, P.C. serves individuals, families, and trustees throughout San Mateo, the Peninsula, and the wider San Francisco Bay Area. Founded by attorney Garry Cohen, a graduate of UC Hastings College of the Law admitted to practice in 1995, the firm provides exceptional counsel in estate planning, trust administration, and probate litigation. Having begun his legal career as a civil litigator before establishing his dedicated practice in 2001, Garry Cohen brings a distinctive perspective to every matter. His trial background enables him to craft resilient estate planning documents that anticipate potential challenges and assist clients in settling estate controversies efficiently without expensive court trials.

Personalized Living Trusts and Estate Planning Strategies

A well-drafted estate plan is essential for protecting your loved ones and preventing unwanted state intervention. Without proactive legal documentation, estates must pass through lengthy and public California probate court proceedings. As skilled wills lawyers and trusts lawyers, the team at The Cohen Law Office, P.C. designs comprehensive estate plans tailored to each client specific objectives. Services include drafting revocable living trusts that ensure seamless private asset transfers, creating last wills and testaments, establishing durable financial powers of attorney, and preparing advance health care directives. For high-net-worth clients, the firm also structures irrevocable trusts and asset protection instruments designed to safeguard family wealth from future liabilities.

Professional Trust Administration and Fiduciary Support

Serving as the trustee or executor of a loved one estate is a significant legal responsibility. Trustees owe strict fiduciary duties to all named beneficiaries, requiring careful management of property, accurate tax filings, meticulous accounting, and timely distributions under California probate law. The Cohen Law Office, P.C. has advised and represented trustees for over two decades, helping fiduciaries navigate administrative requirements calmly and correctly. By providing clear guidance on trust terms and statutory responsibilities, the firm protects trustees from personal liability and ensures the original intentions of the trust creator are faithfully carried out.

Trust and Probate Litigation and Dispute Resolution

When disputes arise among beneficiaries, family members, or trustees, assertive legal advocacy is vital. The firm handles complex trust litigation and probate disputes, including claims of undue influence, lack of capacity, trustee misconduct, breach of fiduciary duty, and contested accountings. Drawing on more than twenty-five years of litigation experience, attorney Garry Cohen evaluates each case with deep insight into judicial tendencies, seeking early, cost-effective resolutions through skilled negotiation while remaining fully prepared to champion client rights at trial.

Why Clients Choose The Cohen Law Office, P.C.

• Over 25 years of extensive California legal practice in estate planning and civil litigation.
• Proven courtroom trial experience that helps prevent and resolve bitter trust disputes.
• Friendly, client-centered approach that translates complex legal procedures into plain English.
• Active member of the Peninsula Estate Planning Council and the San Mateo County Bar Association.

Consult an Estate Planning Attorney Today

Whether you need to create a revocable living trust, administer a decedent estate, or resolve a contentious trust conflict, find a lawyer who puts your family interests first. Contact The Cohen Law Office, P.C. in San Mateo today to schedule a consultation with attorney Garry Cohen and take control of your legal future.