Lauren Rios

Lauren Rios is the principal and founding attorney of her own law practice, based in San Carlos and serving families throughout San Mateo and Contra Costa counties. She focuses on estate planning, probate, and trust administration, helping clients prepare for incapacity and the transfer of assets. Her practice includes wills, trusts, and guidance for executors and trustees. She explains legal requirements in accessible terms and helps families take organized steps through estate-related decisions.

Lauren earned her Bachelor of Science from Santa Clara University, where she received the Amos Dana Award for Distinction in Public Service. She completed her J.D. at Santa Clara University School of Law in 2014. During law school, she received CALI and Witkin awards and earned the highest grades in two legal analysis, research, and writing courses. This training supports her detail-oriented approach to estate documents and administration.

Lauren opened her law practice in 2018 and has helped hundreds of clients with estate planning and estate administration. She assists individuals who need to create or update planning documents and families responsible for settling an estate. Her probate and trust administration work involves explaining fiduciary responsibilities and helping clients follow the relevant steps under California law. She also provides guidance on legal name changes through her practice.

Lauren Rios emphasizes personalized attention and clear communication when discussing sensitive family and financial decisions. Her practice is designed to help clients understand the legal consequences of the choices before them, rather than simply complete documents. By addressing estate planning and administration together, she assists families with preparing for the future and managing responsibilities when circumstances change or a loved one dies.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Lauren Rios
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Santa Clara University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Santa Clara University
  Bachelor’s degree

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