Mary P. White

Practice areas

Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation

Focus areas

Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills

Mary P. White, based in Menlo Park, California, is a highly experienced estate planning attorney renowned for her exceptional legal services. She is the founder of White Law PC and serves a diverse clientele spanning Menlo Park, San Jose, and the broader Bay Area. With a legal career spanning over four decades, she adeptly handles various aspects of estate planning, including guardian appointments, powers of attorney, revocable trusts, and wills.

Over her professional journey, Ms. White has established a remarkable reputation for providing top-tier, expert legal assistance to her estate planning clients. Esteemed by her peers and respected by professionals within her network, including accountants, charitable organizations, investment managers, and trust companies, she has earned Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating, the AV Preeminent* peer review rating. This accolade is granted to attorneys who exhibit exceptional legal proficiency and unwavering ethical standards. Ms. White is dedicated to giving personalized attention to each client, committed to realizing their unique estate planning objectives.

Beyond her legal practice, Ms. White actively engages with her legal community and fosters connections with fellow legal experts through memberships in various associations. Her affiliations encompass the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Silicon Valley Bar Association, and the California Lawyers Association Trusts and Estates Section.

Having earned her bachelor’s degree from Menlo College, Ms. White achieved her law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in all California state courts and holds a certification as a specialist in estate planning, probate, and trust law from the State Bar of California Legal Specialization program.

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