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Philip Michael Flanigan
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Biography
Philip M. Flanigan holds a B.S. degree from California State University-Fresno and a J.D. degree from Pepperdine University School of Law, having graduated cum laude. Mr. Flanigan is a member of the California State Bar Association, the Trusts and Estates Section of the State Bar, the Fresno County Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a member of California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, and WealthCounsel, LLC. Mr. Flanigan holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Flanigan devotes his practice exclusively to the counseling and representation of clients in the areas of estate planning, wills and trusts, Medi-Cal planning and probate and estate administration and has helped hundreds of families just like yours protect their assets and provide for their loved ones.
In addition to his busy practice, Mr. Flanigan is a frequent speaker on estate and Medi-Cal planning topics, regularly presenting educational seminars for public as well as private groups.
Peace of mind through a well planned estate.
Helping families protect the people and things they love.
Helping families protect the people and things they love.
Helping you through the process of settling the estate.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Elder Law
34%
29 years | 2,500 cases
Estate Planning
34%
29 years | 5,000 cases
Probate
32%
29 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 39 years
State: California
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2014 | Estate Planning
Kind & Experienced Attorney for Trusts, Wills, MediCal, Etc!
A friend recommended me to Phil and I'm so glad they did. After seeing other attorneys that I just did not trust, I met with Phil and he & his team helped my elderly parents get set up with a whole estate plan! We had nothing in place and he explained everything to us in a very easy to understand w...
Philip Michael Flanigan's Lawyer Endorsements
"This attorney provides consistently helpful answers and would be a good resource for the community in the event they need a lawyer in this field."
"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation for anyone needing assistance with estate planning."
Marlene Hubbell
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Danielle Guerrero
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Christopher Rusca
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Leigh Burnside
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Michael Tatham
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1984
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1986 - 1997
Associate/ Partner, McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth
Associations
2015 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2005 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2005 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1986 - Present
Fresno County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Rachel Borunda
completed successfully
Education
1986
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
California State University, Fresno
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
Understanding Living Trusts
Estate Planning
Publications
2020
The Law Office of Philip M Flanigan
Crisis Planning for Seniors
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is a will null in void after a marriage has been taken place?
13 Mar 2023
Q&A
I lost my paper for my court how to get a copy?
02 Jan 2020
Q&A
Can someone get inheritance if partner died and they were never married and had no will but they had children?
01 Jan 2020