Madera Gardens in Corte Madera sits east of Tamalpais Drive with level, walkable streets, creek-adjacent lots, and easy access to Town Center Corte Madera and Highway 101—appealing to families and small businesses. Approximate coordinates: 37.9254° N, 122.5167° W (Google Maps). Estimated population: about 1,000–1,300 residents within the immediate subdivision.
Historically, Madera Gardens grew from mid-20th-century residential development tied to postwar Marin growth, complementing Corte Madera’s railroad and brickmaking past. Nearby landmarks include Corte Madera Town Hall, MarinHealth Medical Center, Shorebird Marsh, Ring Mountain Preserve, Corte Madera Town Park, Village at Corte Madera, Town Center Corte Madera, Larkspur Ferry Terminal, and The Corte Madera Inn site.
The Law Office of Matthew W. Harris tailors estate planning to Madera Gardens homeowners with trusts addressing floodplain and creekside property issues, co-owned homes, and ADUs. We prepare special needs trusts and guardianship nominations common among young families, and succession plans for home-based and retail-adjacent businesses.
Climate considerations include wildfire smoke events, king-tide and stormwater risks near Corte Madera Creek, and earthquake resilience. We integrate insurance reviews, disaster document readiness, and digital vaults. We comply with California Probate Code, Marin County recording requirements, and Corte Madera notary and remote-ink processes where permitted.
We also serve Chapman Park, Mariner Cove, and Larkspur’s Baltimore Canyon—offering trust funding for boats or waterfront equipment, intergenerational home transfers, and coordinated planning with ferry commuters’ schedules. Our eco-friendly practices include paperless drafting, recycled-paper copies when required, and secure e-signing, supporting local sustainability efforts.
Contact the Law Office of Matthew W. Harris for estate planning in Madera Gardens. We meet locally or virtually, align plans with neighborhood realities, and help you protect your home, family, and business.