The Law Office of Philip M. Flanigan, P.C.

Philip and his team has always been a great resource for our clients. They’ve handled each client with understanding and professionalism.

Phillip Flanigan was knowledgeable, professional, and very easy to work with. He made the trust process straightforward and took the time to explain everything clearly. Highly recommend.

Philip Flanigan is one of the most professional and reliable attorneys I’ve worked with. He’s knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cares about his clients. I highly recommend him if you’re looking for someone you can trust to handle things the right way.

My family’s interactions with this attorney during matters related to my 92-year-old grandmother’s survivor trust were a very difficult experience for us. My grandmother had created a trust that allowed her to manage and use her assets during her lifetime in accordance with her own wishes. After she passed away, discussions arose during the administration process suggesting that some of her financial decisions may have been improper or unnecessary. From our family’s perspective, we were not presented with documentation or clear supporting information that explained or substantiated those concerns. Hearing those types of statements about my grandmother after her passing was deeply upsetting to our family. She lived a long and honorable life, and because she is no longer here to explain the reasoning behind her financial decisions, it was painful to hear her judgment questioned in that context. The administration process also became longer and more complicated than our family had expected. As time went on, the prolonged nature of the matter created additional stress and increased expenses for our family during what was already an emotionally difficult period following the loss of our grandmother. Estate administration is often sensitive and emotionally charged for families. In my opinion, situations involving elderly individuals and their financial decisions should be handled with particular care and professionalism, especially when the individual is no longer able to speak for themselves. Clear documentation and respectful communication can make a significant difference for families navigating the loss of a loved one. I understand that attorneys must advocate for their clients and represent their client’s interests. However, from our family’s perspective, the overall experience made an already difficult time more challenging than it needed to be. This review reflects my family’s personal experience during the administration of my grandmother’s trust and the impact the process had on us. Thank you for your response. I understand that you were representing certain beneficiaries under the bypass trust and were not the attorney responsible for administering the Survivor’s Trust itself. My review reflects my family’s experience with the interactions that occurred during that process. I would also respectfully note that your response publicly references my family’s name in connection with a private estate matter. Because this involves a sensitive family situation following the passing of our grandmother, I believe it would have been more appropriate not to identify the family or reference the trust by name in a public forum. My intention in posting the review was simply to share my family’s perspective about what was a very difficult and emotional experience during the handling of matters related to my grandmother’s estate. Estate and trust matters can be complex and stressful for families, and the review reflects how the process was experienced from our side. For those reasons, I do not believe the review inaccurately reflects our family’s experience.

I highly recommend the legal services provided by the Law Office of Philip M. Flanigan. We needed a Living Will and Trust and were able to secure it in a very timely fashion. It is comforting to know that the legal team were not only very professional but also very knowledgeable and helpful in answering our questions. We are very satisfied with the service we received and we are now at ease with knowing our family has a legal document in hand when the time comes for them to need one.

Samantha, Thank you for making the process so smooth and easy to understand, your clarity and attention to detail made all the difference! Everything was organized in a clear, professional way and explained in detail, which made reviewing the trust documents so much easier. The information was thorough, easy to follow, and gave me peace of mind knowing everything was properly set up. Excellent work!

So happy with the time and assistance provided by Mr. Flanigan and his staff in preparing our living trust. They provided answers to our questions so we have peace of mind. Very professional service. Would highly recommend them to my friends and family.

excellent

Client focused, attention to detail and personal. Cliches right? Spot on and accurate. This process can be incredibly stressful for the individual and entire family. Do not wait for your senior years to make decisions that can affect your entire life's work and affect the ones you love and generations to come. From my father's estate to my own, I am trusting the Flanigan team and am recommending to family and friends.

Exceeded all expectations. Professional, courteous and focused, Mr Flanigan and his team set up our estate plan. Working through documents, and explaining the process in detail. We highly recommend Mr Flanigan’s law office.

Everyone was friendly, and helpful. They made the process easy and stress free. Also Sunny was a sweetheart.

Friendly and caring. I will definitely use them in the future.

Mr Flanigan and his staff (especially Samantha, Sunny, and Nadia) are extremely professional, highly skilled, efficient, and very kind. They helped us navigate a much needed update to our parents trust that was complicated by the fact they were living in two separate cities due to some health matters at the time. Mr Flanigan and his staff were very patient and accommodating, going above and beyond to ensure everything was done correctly per our parents' wishes while navigating the logistical challenges inherent to this effort. Mr Flanigan is an expert in elder law which was clearly reflected in the attention to detail, compassion, and highly ethical approach with which his services were provided. We are very thankful to him and his entire staff for their excellent service and kind considerations, and our parents are now able to relax knowing their trust and estate matters are completely up to date to the highest legal standards possible. Thank you team PFL!

I had an outstanding experience working with him. He assisted us in the Medi-cal process for my parents and the development of my estate plan. His patience, kindness, and genuine understanding truly set him apart. I felt as though I received the best of both worlds—exceptional professional expertise and a deeply compassionate approach. The atmosphere in his office is calm and welcoming, which made a potentially stressful process feel much more manageable. His staff are equally impressive—attentive, efficient, and always ready to help. Unlike many attorneys today, he brings a rare blend of warmth and professionalism to his practice. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of legal guidance.

Competent, comprehensive & fair!

Wonderful attorney and paralegal. They have helped husband and I with all our problems. They have also helped my mother-in-law with her estate. They are awesome.

Mr. Flanigan and his staff helped me with the probate process. Overall, they were very professional.

Very polite and professional staff.