Scott E. Poling
Mr. Poling is a 1996 graduate of King Hall, University of California, Davis. His practice focuses on conservatorship, trust and estate administration, and related disputes, representing individual and professional fiduciaries. He also handles contested conservatorship matters, often serving as court-appointed counsel for proposed conservatees. Mr. Poling serves on the Board of the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Contra Costa Bar Association, and regularly serves on the committees affecting local practice in the Probate Department of the Contra Costa Superior Court.
Mr. Poling is a frequent presenter at continuing education programs in the field of conservatorship, trust and probate estate administration, including the related subjects of incapacity, fiduciary liability and probate dispute resolution. In his spare time, Mr. Poling enjoys family travel, sporting events, and games of all sorts – especially chess.
Kathleen U. Poling
(1938 – 2017)
Ms. Poling, founding partner of Poling & Poling, devoted decades to legal profession throughout Contra Costa and the Bay Area. Initially, as a dedicated practitioner representing fiduciaries and family members in all manners of conservatorships, probate, trust administrations and dispute resolution. Later, as an experienced mentor to a new generation of young attorneys and private professional fiduciaries. We proudly continue her legacy and dedication to quality representation.
A graduate of West Virginia University, she obtained her law degree from John F. Kennedy School of Law in 1981. Before going into private practice, Ms. Poling served as in-house counsel for a group of small corporations.