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Brenda Louise Godfrey Geiger
About Brenda
Biography
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.
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Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Geiger Law Office, P.C.
1917 Palomar Oaks Way, Suite 160, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
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Brenda Louise Godfrey Geiger's Reviews
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Posted by Greg | April 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Establishing a Family Trust
The team at Geiger Law Office was highly professional and great to work with. They were very informative and thorough, giving us confidence in our resulting family Trust.
Posted by Kelly | January 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Trust Review and Update
My husband and I had our first trust completed by Brenda and her helpful staff years ago. We needed a complete review and update to our trust and were very happy once again with their service. All details and options were clearly explained to us as and we were given time to discuss and consider each ...
Posted by Debbie | January 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Estate Planning
The best thing we did in 2017 was establish our trust. My husband and I were procrastinating because it seemed so overwhelming to us. The Geiger team’s professionalism, organization, and patience made the entire process seem so simple. They helped address everything needed to protect our estate (i...
Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Great experience to redo my living trust
I used this law group to update my living trust, wills, and powers of attorney. My experience with them with positive from beginning to end. The attorney that worked with me and all of the staff were wonderful to deal with and everyone is very organized and knowledgeable. I can't recommend them hig...
Posted by Phil | June 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Trust update
After discussing it for a couple of years my wife and I finally decided to update our trust and other documents. On a friends recommendation we met with Brenda and her associates. From the initial consultation to the final documents, all our questions were answered and everyone was professional and ...
Brenda Louise Godfrey Geiger's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Attorney Geiger is an excellent attorney who I would endorse without hesitation."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Brenda's speciality allows her provide the best possible representation. She helps those with significant assets and children peace of mind for the future."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2009
2008 North County Bar Association Writers Award, North County San Diego Bar Association
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Owner, Geiger Law Office, P.C.
2005 - 2006
Of Counsel, Frank & Burke
2005 - 2006
Of Counsel, Griswold Law Group
1999 - 2005
Senior Law Clerk, Innercool Therapies, Inc.
1996 - 1999
Patent Prosecution Paralegal, Fish & Richardson P.C.
Associations
2012 - Present
National Association of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2011 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2011 - Present
San Diego North County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
North County Estate Planning CouncilMember
2007 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Dorothy Monteverde-PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF ACT OF SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Successful entry to safety deposit box of decedent
Education
2004
Univ of San Diego SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Oxford University, Magdalen College, England
Semester Abroad, Law School
1995
Univ of San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
The Crossings in Carlsbad
Hot Topics in Estate Planning
2015
2015 Trusts & Estates Symposium
Retirement Plan Trusts
2014
KPBS Midday Edition
Estate Planning
2014
2014 Trusts & Estates Symposium
Irrevocable Gifting Trusts
2012
Planning for the Generations
Client Care Programs
2011
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
2009
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
Publications
2015
North County Lawyer Magazine
How to Protect a Beneficiary from Losing the IRA they Inherit to Creditors, Predators and Divorcing Spouses
2015
2015
Word Association Press
Estate Planning Secrets of the Affluent
2014
Word Association Publishers
Secrets of Great Estate Planning
2013
www.geigerlawoffice.net
Asset Protecting Your Child's Inheritance
2013
2013
Word Association Press
Protecting You and Your Business, A California Business Planning Guide
2012
www.geigerlawoffice.net
What to Look For When Hiring an Estate Planning Attorney?
2012
North County Lawyer Magazine
Asset Protecting Your Child's Inheritance
2011
2010
North County Lawyer Magazine
Estate Tax Repealed in 2010
2003
San Diego International Law Journal
Authorization to Kill Terrorist Leaders
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Types of Gifting Trusts
09 Jun 2014
Legal Guide
Protecting Your Children with Asset Protection Trusts in Your Revocable Trust
27 Jan 2011
Legal Guide
If I don't create a revocable trust, what could happen?:
24 Aug 2010