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Matthew Benjamin TalbotProbate Attorney in Walnut Creek, CA
Talbot Law Group, P.C.
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Contact
Email
matthew@talbotlawpc.com
Phone
(424) 320-2864
Address
2033 N. Main St, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597, US
Professional
About
Matthew is a top rated Elder Law and Trust Attorney in Walnut Creek, CA. Matthew specializes in Trust Law, Conservatorships, Financial Elder Abuse and related Probate matters including Estate Planning. Matthew began his career in the field of trusts and estates, and expanded into elder law, becoming a specialist in complex conservatorship and trust issues. Matthew's commitment to outstanding service has earned him the prestigious Super Lawyer's Rising Star designation for 2016 and 2017, Avvo's top rating of "Superb" in Elder Law, Lead Counsel Rating in Estate Planning, and recognition in San Francisco Magazine. Additionally, Matthew is a member of the Complex Conservatorship Panel for Contra Costa County, an exclusive group of highly qualified attorneys. He has also been chosen specifically by the Courts to represent individuals in complex court proceedings involving Trusts, Estate Planning, and Conservatorships. He has also assisted in high profile celebrity probate cases. Matthew is committed to advocating on behalf of his clients, and has gained a reputation in the legal community as a trusted professional. Mr. Talbot is deeply involved in his community. He has taught classes on behalf of the Contra Costa Bar Association to other attorneys, given talks for the Robert McGrath Inns of Court and Barristers Association, and continues to serve as a mentor for attorneys in the practice of Trusts, Estate and Elder Law. Matthew was admitted to the California bar in 2006 and has practiced probate law in Contra Costa County since 2006. He earned his J.D. at the University of San Francisco. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Berkeley. Matthew is a member of the Trusts and Estates section of the California State Bar. Additionally, he is a member of the Barristers section, Estate Planning and Probate section, Elder Law section, ADR Section, Solo and Small Firm Section, and Litigation section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association. Matthew is on the Executive Board for the Robert G. McGrath American Inns Of Court. He is an active member of the Executive Board for Contra Costa County Senior Legal Services, on the board of directors for the Barristers Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, and a contributing member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Matthew is also a California Notary Public. Email Matthew at:
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
2006 U of San Francisco SOL law 2003 Univ of California Berkeley undergraduate
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Publications
2015 Contra Costa Lawyer Magazine Inside: Guest Editor's Column 2014 Contra Costa Lawyer Inns Of Court
Associations
2013 - Present Contra Costa Senior Legal Services Executive Board 2010 - Present Robert G. McGrath American Inns of Court Executive Board 2007 - Present CCBA Barristers Executive Board Member
Speaking
2014 MCLE Spectacular Mediation
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Updated: Nov 02, 2026