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Philip M. Flanigan

Law Offices of Philip M Flanigan

Philip M. Flanigan

Law Offices of Philip M Flanigan

Philip M. Flanigan

Law Offices of Philip M Flanigan

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, Lawyers With Purpose, LLC and WealthCounsel, LLC.

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 thousands 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.

Firm Description

The Law Offices of Philip M. Flanigan provides the highest level of representation and service to individuals and families in developing and implementing their estate plans; assisting with legal issues affecting seniors including planning for long-term care and protecting their assets; estate planning for families with children with special needs; and in handling the administration of decedent’s estates via probate or trust administration.

After practicing law with a large law firm for eleven years, Mr. Flanigan established the Law Offices of Philip M. Flanigan in 1997 to better assist individuals and families by offering the following services:

  • Planning for Medi-Cal coverage of nursing home costs
  • Protecting assets from Medi-Cal recovery claims
  • Estate planning (Wills, Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney)
  • Estate planning for parents of children with special needs
  • Estate administration
  • Probate of estates

 

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