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Contact
Email
Phone
(408) 539-5819
Address
266 Los Gatos - Saratoga Rd., Los Gatos, CA, 95030, US
Professional
About
Janis Ann Carney is a distinguished attorney and Co-Founder of Widlast Legal in Los Gatos, California, where she specializes in Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law. With over thirty years of legal expertise, Janis has established herself as a leading authority in long-term care planning, trust and estate administration, and elder law matters. In 1996, Janis earned the prestigious designation of Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law from the California Bar Board of Legal Specialization, a recognition achieved by less than one percent of attorneys in the state. Further demonstrating her commitment to the field, she became only the eighth attorney in California to receive the Certified Elder Law Attorney designation from the National Elder Law Foundation in 2005, a title that she continues to hold among a select group of just 27 attorneys statewide. Janis's dedication to her clients and her profession has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition by Super Lawyers as one of the top five percent of elder law attorneys in Northern California each year since 2006. She also holds a 5-star rating on AVVO and an “AV Preeminent” Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting her high ethical standards and exceptional legal ability. At Widlast Legal, Janis Carney is committed to providing compassionate, knowledgeable, and personalized legal services to clients navigating the complexities of estate planning and elder law, helping them secure their legacies and protect their loved ones.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.
Credentials
Education
1990 Santa Clara University School of Law 1976 California State University, San Jose State University
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 Northern California Super Lawyer - Elder Law, Northern California Super Lawyers 2013 Northern California Super Lawyer - Elder Law, Northern California Super Lawyers 2012 Northern California Super Lawyer - Elder Law, Northern California Super Lawyers 2011 Northern California Super Lawyer - Elder Law, Northern California Super Lawyers 2010 Northern California Super Lawyer - Elder Law, Northern California Super Lawyers
Publications
2012 Advantage Group Media Publishing Co-Author of Book: Protect Your Family! Don't Write a Blank Check to the Nur$ing Home 2010 CANHR Legal Network News Veterans Pensions vs. SSI and Medi-Cal Similarities, Differences, and Interaction
Associations
2014 - Present Women's Long-Term Care Project Professional Member 2001 - Present Silicon Valley Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section Member 1994 - Present National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys member 1990 - Present State Bar of California Member 2009 - 2009 Silicon Valley Bar Association President
Speaking
2014 February meeting of the California Society of CPAs Estates & Trusts Committee The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, The Good The Bad and The Ugly 2011 Belmont Village Assisted Living Facility An Overview of Elder Law Matters 2010 Sandwich seminar for the Silicon Valley Bar Association Veteran's Benefits 2010 Professional Fiduciary Association of Calif fall conference Veteran's Benefits 2010 Medi-Cal basics for the Silicon Valley Bar Association Medi-Cal
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Updated: Oct 06, 2026