Brian R. Brandlin

Brian R. Brandlin

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 38 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Living Wills, Limited Liability Company (LLC)

21515 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 1260, Torrance, CA

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Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 65%

Representing individuals and families with issues involving perpetuation and transfer of family wealth, probate, estate and gift tax planning, post death administrations, conservatorships, guardianships, business organization, business succession and business transactions.

38 years | 1,000 cases

65%
Probate 20%

Representing families in administering the estates of their deceased loved ones through the probate court system as well as through private trust administrations.

38 years | 100 cases

20%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

Representing individuals and families with issues involving perpetuation and transfer of family wealth, probate, estate and gift tax planning, post death administrations, conservatorships, guardianships, business organization, business succession and business transactions.

38 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 5%

Assisting clients with the formation, structure and organization of limited liability companies, partnerships and corporations, as well as business succession planning

38 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

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Location

Burkley & Brandlin, LLP

21515 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 1260, Torrance, CA, 90503

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Brian R. Brandlin's Reviews

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Posted by Tamara | July 22, 2015 | Estate Planning

HIghly recommend

Brian Brandlin was excellent helping me plan my estate. His extensive knowledge, attention to detail, and professionalism made this a smooth process. His staff is wonderful and made me feel comfortable. I highly recommend Brian Brandlin.

Posted by Lolita | June 22, 2015 | Estate Planning

I recommend wholeheartedly this outstanding lawyer!

I needed to set up my living trust, so my neighbor recommended Mr. Brandlin. He has been Mr. Brandlin’s client for over 10 years and spoke of him with great admiration. Of course, I did my due diligence and researched Mr. Brandlin and I was very impressed with his credentials. His confidence, enthusi...asm & professionalism were fantastic! I was a bit nervous that I would have a hard time understanding the lawyer-talk, but he spoke very clearly in plain language which I could understand and he was very thorough. My trust was created fast & hassle free. Mr. Brandlin also recommended that I establish an LLC to own my investment property in order to limit my personal liability. I agreed, but understanding it was a difficult process. I kept finding all kinds of information on the Internet and I asked Mr. Brandlin lots of questions by email or at meetings. Mr. Brandlin was kind and patient and answered ALL of my concerns/questions with a big smile on his face. Some of my friends set up their LLCs on their own and comparing their setup to mine is almost comical (the knowledge, paperwork, etc.). Mr. Brandlin was hands on every step of the way - everything from helping me to choose the LLC's name to setting me up with a registered agent for service of process (where I will be receiving a lifetime discount thanks to Mr. Brandlin’s membership!). Now that my trust and LLC have been created, everyone who knows me praises me for the extremely smart choices I’ve made and I proudly take all the credit. But in reality - all the credit should go to Mr. Brandlin! Not only he is intelligent, competent, responsible, straight forward and funny, but most importantly he is a really good human being. And that’s what counts most of all!

Posted by Pat and Ann | June 18, 2015 | Estate Planning

Brian Brandin- Estate Planning Specialist

We met Brian Brandlin over 10 years ago. He has been a consummate professional all through those years. His reassuring,calm and confidant demeanor are attributes that define him. He exhibited his extensive knowledge and expertise in the specific situations that we needed a tremendous amount of guida...nce on. For example, he took a very complex matter and guided us to completion, explaining every step along the way to a successful outcome. We would highly recommend Brian Brandlin for all of your estate planning needs. Sincerely, Pat and Ann

Posted by Ezequiel | June 17, 2015 | Estate Planning

Estate planning

Mr. Brandlin did a great job helping us understand and get our estate in order. He was able to clearly and tell us exactly what was needed, answered all our and questions and the process was simple. He extremely knowledgeable lawyer easy to understand terms if you need a lawyer who will give person...al attention. He is the one, I highly recommend him.

Posted by Morris | June 16, 2015 | Estate Planning

Great Estate Attorney

Mr. Brandlin did a great job helping me get my estate in order. He was able to tell me exactly what I needed, answered all my questions (and there were many) and made the process much simpler then I could imagine. If you are looking for an extremely knowledgeable lawyer who will talk in easy to... understand terms (not lawyer talk), and want a lawyer who will give you the personal attention you need, I highly recommend him.

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Mark Swatik

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Brandlin is an exceptional attorney; has an encyclopedic knowledge of all facets of estate planning, and is very personable . He truly cares about his clients and is very well respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer Southern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer Southern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer Southern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer Southern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer Southern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer Southern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer Southern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer Southern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2001

Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, California State Bar

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Burkley & Brandlin LLP

1995 - 2005

Principal, Law Offices of Brian R. Brandlin

1987 - 1995

Partner, Brandlin & Brandlin

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

South Bay Bar Association (LA)

Member

Education

1987

Southwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

California State University, Long Beach

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Estate Planning and Retirement Planning Workshop

Basic Objectives in Estate Planning

2014

Estate Planning and Retirement Planning Workshop

Basic Objectives in Estate Planning

2013

Estate Planning and Retirement Planning Workshop

Basic Objectives in Estate Planning

Publications

2009

California Business Law Practitioner Succession Planning for the California Family Business

Languages

English

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