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Trusted Trusts & Estates Legal Services in San Mateo
Loew Law Group has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice specializing in trusts, estates, and related litigation. Our attorneys bring extensive experience from high-volume law firms, combining big-firm expertise with personalized service in a smaller, client-focused environment. We are recognized for excellence through accolades like Super Lawyers listings and AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell. Our practice focuses on resolving complex trust and estate disputes, crafting tailored estate plans, and guiding fiduciaries through probate and trust administration.We prioritize client needs, offering free initial consultations and maintaining open communication throughout every case. With decades of collective experience, our team provides strategic legal solutions for beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and families across Northern California.
Services
Trust Litigation
Estate Planning
Probate
Elder Abuse Litigation
Trust Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in trust and estate litigation.
- Our attorneys are recognized as Super Lawyers and AV Preeminent rated.
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.
- Free initial 30-minute consultations for new clients.
- Proven success in complex estate disputes and probate matters.
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
What people say
Skilled legal representation
Compassionate and understanding
Successful case outcomes
Responsive communication
Professional expertise
Services
Trust Litigation
Our trust litigation practice resolves disputes involving trust validity, fiduciary breaches, and beneficiary conflicts. We represent trustees and beneficiaries in contested matters including undue influence claims, trust modifications, and asset recovery. With extensive courtroom experience, we combine aggressive litigation strategies with practical settlement approaches to protect client interests while minimizing emotional and financial costs.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans tailored to individual needs, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and advanced directives. Our planning focuses on asset protection, tax efficiency, and avoiding future disputes. We guide clients through complex decisions about guardianship, business succession, and special needs provisions while ensuring compliance with California estate laws and regulations.
Probate
Our probate services assist executors and administrators in navigating California's court-supervised estate processes. We handle all aspects from initial filings to final distributions, including debt resolution, tax filings, and beneficiary notifications. We also represent interested parties challenging improper probate actions or seeking to enforce rightful inheritance claims through contested probate proceedings.
Elder Abuse Litigation
We advocate for victims of financial elder abuse and fraud, pursuing legal remedies against perpetrators who exploit vulnerable seniors. Our practice includes recovering misappropriated assets, obtaining protective court orders, and holding abusers accountable through civil litigation. We work closely with families to protect elderly loved ones while maintaining their dignity throughout the legal process.
Trust Administration
We guide trustees through post-mortem trust administration requirements, including asset inventory, tax compliance, and beneficiary distributions. Our services ensure fiduciaries meet their legal obligations while minimizing liability risks. We also assist beneficiaries in understanding their rights and challenging improper trust management practices when necessary, maintaining strict adherence to California trust law standards.
People
Jeffrey R. Loew
Attorney
Jeffrey Loew specializes in trust and estate litigation with decades of experience handling complex disputes. Recognized as a Super Lawyer, he focuses on protecting client assets and resolving inheritance conflicts through negotiation or litigation while maintaining compassionate client relationships.
David E. DePianto
Ph.D., Attorney
David DePianto combines legal expertise with academic rigor in estate planning and probate matters. His practice emphasizes technical precision in trust administration and complex estate planning strategies, bringing analytical depth to client solutions while maintaining approachable professional service.
Questions
What areas of law does Loew Law Group specialize in?
We focus exclusively on trusts, estates, and related litigation, including probate, elder abuse cases, and estate planning for Northern California residents.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free 30-minute consultations to help new clients understand their legal options and determine if our services meet their needs.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our attorneys have decades of combined experience, including recognition as Super Lawyers and AV Preeminent rated professionals in trust and estate law.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Northern California counties including San Mateo, Santa Clara, Marin, and Alameda counties.
What types of estate planning documents do you prepare?
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, advance directives, and powers of attorney tailored to individual client needs.
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