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About Brenda
Brenda is a Trusts & Estates Planning Attorney with her office located in Carlsbad. Brenda is a graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law where she served as an Editor on the San Diego International Law Journal and published a scholarly article in the Law Journal.
Brenda is involved in a variety of professional and community organizations such as the San Diego North County Bar Association, Inns of Court, North County Estate Planning Council, and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. She is admitted to practice in the United States Federal Court for the Ninth District and all California Courts and is a frequent speaker at educational events for other planning professionals.
Brenda is also a published author of many articles and 6 books on estate planning. The most recent book was released in March of 2017 and is called “Safeguarding the Nest, Fourth Edition”. Her passion is to help with asset protection for families to protect their children and heirs by keeping those families out of the court process at incapacity and death.
On a more personal note, Brenda is married to Len, the CEO of a technology company, has two children, Lenny and Taylor and two loveable German Shepards named Tiberius and Yara. She enjoys running, travel, writing and spending time with her family.
Practice areas
- Business: 20%
We help our business owner clients with their corporate governance (maintaining their corporations in good standing) and we help them start up new ventures.
17 years
- Trusts: 20%
Types of trusts: revocable, irrevocable, Qualified Personal Residence Trusts, A/B Trusts, Disclaimer Trusts, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, GST Trusts, Gifting Trusts, Domestic Asset Protection Trusts, Charitable Remainder Trusts, Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts
- Estate planning: 20%
Most of the cases I work on are trust-centered plans, but I also provide trust administration and probate services to my clients. I focus much of my attention on parents of minor children. Nearly 70% of parents with minor children have NO estate plan whatsoever. This means that if something happens to them, their children could be raised by someone they would never have wanted and what ever assets are left after probate delivered to their children at the tender age of 18!
17 years
- Probate: 20%
- Elder law: 20%
We help senior plan for their long term care. By planning ahead we help our clients ensure that their
17 years
Languages spoken
English
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Geiger Law Office, P.C.
1917 Palomar Oaks Way, Suite 160
Carlsbad, CA, 92008
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2004 | 10/27/2020 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 North County Bar Association Writers Award | North County San Diego Bar Association | 2009 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Geiger Law Office, P.C. | 2005 - Present |
| Of Counsel | Frank & Burke | 2005 - 2006 |
| Of Counsel | Griswold Law Group | 2005 - 2006 |
| Senior Law Clerk | Innercool Therapies, Inc. | 1999 - 2005 |
| Patent Prosecution Paralegal | Fish & Richardson P.C. | 1996 - 1999 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2012 - Present |
| ElderCounsel | Member | 2011 - Present |
| San Diego North County Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
| San Diego County Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
| North County Estate Planning Council | Member | 2009 - Present |
| WealthCounsel | Member | 2007 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of California | Member | 2004 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Word Association Press | Protecting Your Children's Inheritance from Divorcing Spouse's, Unjust Lawsuits and Bankruptcy | 2015 |
| North County Lawyer Magazine | How to Protect a Beneficiary from Losing the IRA they Inherit to Creditors, Predators and Divorcing Spouses | 2015 |
| Word Association Press | Estate Planning Secrets of the Affluent | 2015 |
| Word Association Publishers | Secrets of Great Estate Planning | 2014 |
| www.geigerlawoffice.net | Asset Protecting Your Child's Inheritance | 2013 |
| Word Association Press | Protecting You and Your Business, A California Business Planning Guide | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Word Association Press | How to Avoid the Catastrophic Costs and Effects of Long Term Care: a Calilfornia Elder Law Guide | 2013 |
| www.geigerlawoffice.net | What to Look For When Hiring an Estate Planning Attorney? | 2012 |
| North County Lawyer Magazine | Asset Protecting Your Child's Inheritance | 2012 |
| Book | Safeguarding The Nest, 2nd Edition | 2011 |
| North County Lawyer Magazine | Estate Tax Repealed in 2010 | 2010 |
| San Diego International Law Journal | Authorization to Kill Terrorist Leaders | 2003 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford University, Magdalen College, England | Semester Abroad, Law School | 2004 |
| Univ of San Diego SOL | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
| Univ of San Diego | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Crossings in Carlsbad | Hot Topics in Estate Planning | 2015 |
| 2015 Trusts & Estates Symposium | Retirement Plan Trusts | 2015 |
| KPBS Midday Edition | Estate Planning | 2014 |
| 2014 Trusts & Estates Symposium | Irrevocable Gifting Trusts | 2014 |
| Planning for the Generations | Client Care Programs | 2012 |
| Safeguarding the Nest Workshop | Protecting Your Children with a Revocable Trust | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Trusts & Estates Symposium | Beneficiary Defective Inheritors Trust, Domestic and Offshore Asset Protection Trusts and Education Trusts | 2011 |
| 2011 Trusts & Estates Symposium | Advanced Estate Planning Concepts | 2011 |
| North Coast Church Mothers of Preschool Age Children Group | The Top 3 Strategies to Legally Protect Your Children | 2009 |
| 2009 Trusts & Estates Symposium | IRA Trusts, Family Cabin Trusts and Avoiding Mistakes in Working with Other Advisors | 2009 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Estate of Dorothy Monteverde-PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF ACT OF SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR | Successful entry to safety deposit box of decedent |
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Attorney endorsements
(20)Laura Meier, Estate planning Attorney on May 31, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brenda is an exceptional attorney, and well respected in the estate planning community. She is an expert on estate planning topics. I highly recommend Brenda Geiger.
Charles Roulet, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brenda is a terrific lawyer. I recommend her to my clients who are moving or for their friends and family looking for assistance with their wills, trusts, and estate planning in California.
This attorney exceeds expectations. I endorse this lawyer.
Benjamin Glass, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Brenda for a couple of years and watched her firm grow! She's a superstar - passionate about doing what's right for her clients. Finding the right lawyer for your family's financial future can be tough - they all look the same! Give Brenda and her team a call and for sure please visit her website for a ton of info BEFORE you visit ANY lawyer. You and your family will be thankful that you did!
Marty Oblasser, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 8, 2014
Relationship: Other
I am proud to endorse Brenda, because she tailors her practice to her client's goals. Brenda is not only someone I refer business to but also an excellent mentor to fellow attorneys as she is an expert in her field.
James Dicks, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney.
Andrew Flusche, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Brenda through some professional associations, and I have had the privilege to collaborate with her on law firm management projects. She is highly intelligent, motivated, and dedicated to her clients.
Outstanding attorney. I would trust her with my own business and trust affairs without hesitation.
David Flaherty, Wills and living wills Attorney on Sep 20, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Attorney Geiger is an excellent attorney who I would endorse without hesitation.
Patrick Donovan, Trusts Attorney on Mar 2, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Attorney Geiger is an outstanding lawyer. Her knowledge of wills and trusts law is second to none. I would not hesitate for a monent to endorse Brenda Geiger.
Thomas Wallin, Trusts Attorney on Feb 11, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. Geiger is a dedicated attorney. She works hard to provide her clients the best representation available and retains lifelong relationships with her clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing trust, estate or business planning.
Chadwick Snow, Business Attorney on Feb 7, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I highly endorse Brenda for any business or estate planning matters. We worked together on a couple of issues and I came away very impressed by her both as a person and the depth of her knowledge as an attorney. As an attorney myself, I would feel comfortable using her for any business, trust, or estate planning matter.
Gregory Yaghmai, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 5, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Brenda's speciality allows her provide the best possible representation. She helps those with significant assets and children peace of mind for the future.
James Falcone, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 4, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
With Ms. Geiger you can be certain that you have retained an intelligent, thorough, and well-respected lawyer to counsel you on your estate planning matters.. She has the patience and experience to guide you through this sometimes difficult process.
Charles Walker, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 29, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. For three years, I have worked with Brenda on a dozen matters where she represents my Arizona clients for their California property or with a family member who has California estate issues. She is very knowledgeable, accurate and it is with the highest of confidence I refer clients to her.
Natalia Kabbe, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 26, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brenda uniquely combines top-notch legal skills with something so rare among attorneys - she is warm, genuinely caring, has a great heart and the highest integrity. She empowers families who are fortunate enough to have found her - by giving them easy-to-understand education, enjoyable! experience, "extras" that they would not find anywhere else, creating environment where families feel relaxed and comfortable during the entire engagement, speaking the language that everyone can easily understand. Every law firm should strive for what Brenda created for her client family.
Jeffrey Matsen, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 19, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Brenda and I have worked together on several estate planning and asset protection cases and I find her to be bright, knowledgeable and perceptive. She is an excellent attorney who knows how to get the job done. She is especially good at dealing with people and I admire the way she follows through on the concerns of her clients.
George Constant, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 17, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I enthusiastically endorse Brenda's work. Too many estate planners are so concerned about about numbers and documents that they miss the bigger picture. Brenda's focus is on people and their values. Her approach is counselling oriented and client-centered, and the ultimate result is that she truly helps people protect their families and their assets.
Eden Brown, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 13, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I highly recommend Brenda, and I don't give that endorsement lightly. She's caring, compassionate and intelligent. The perfect - and elusive - mix for a top notch estate planner. Brenda is an outstanding estate planning attorney whom I have known for a number of years. She is a creative problem solver and cares deeply for her clients' well-being. She excels in collaborative, values-based estate planning, is a thought-leader in her community, and is also a lifelong learner, always aiming to learn and innovate the best practices in order to better serve her clients and their families. Her expertise in compassionate, protective planning for families with minor children is particularly notable.
Peter Lennington, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 6, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the pleasure of working with Brenda on several estate planning matters. Her work ethic, attention to detail, and compassion for her clients is commendable. I have reviewed Brenda's trust drafting, and it is excellent. Most impressive was Brenda's work in developing and hosting The 2009 Trusts & Estates Symposium at the University of San Diego. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering estate planning in Southern California.