$ 575-575 per hour
Brett S Lytle
About Brett
Biography
I enjoy camping, hiking, fly fishing and deep sea fishing with my three children and wife. We are active in our local school system in both Sports Boosters, Field Hockey and Water Polo team parents and previously serving on the Board of the Mountain View Los Altos High School Foundation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
50%
41 years | 550 cases
Probate
10%
41 years | 125 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 40 years
State: California
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
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1580 Canada Lane, Woodeside, CA, 94062
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Brett S Lytle's Reviews
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Posted by Victoria Evans | May 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Knowledgeable and personable.
After three years of working with Brett, my husband and I continue to be impressed and thankful. Brett pulls out legal knowledge from his brain right when needed. Plus, his long-term assistant, Irene, keeps the operation running smoothly.
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Rare to Find Excellence & Compassion In a Lawyer
Brett handled my elderly mother's affairs with compassion and concern. He was kind and patient with her when she was alive, and met with her to make sure her intentions were noted and followed when she passed. Brett has continued to take care of me and my family. I highly recommend him for your e...
Posted by Greg | June 21, 2011
A caring and common sense lawyer
Brett has handled many problems for me regarding real estate and estate planning. He is a straight shooter, and gives sound, common sense suggestions and answers.
Posted by Ragu | November 16, 2009
Brett Lytle
Brett, is a reliable source of very good advice for personal and business issues.
Posted by Stephen | November 6, 2009
President & CEO
I have worked with Brett over the last 20 years on big and small issues of business almost every month. Integrity and Ethics are what define our relationship and I have never had to question that in all my dealings with Brett. I highly recommend his services!
Brett S Lytle's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Although I consider Brett a good friend, I have also had the good fortune to observe him professional for a number of years. Brett and I are graduates of the Laureate Program sponsored by The Southern California Institute in San Diego. We partnered in a number of situations, and would strongly recommend him to a family seeking a collaborative professional to help them achieve their estate planning goals."
Richard Abbondanza
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Laureate Circle Member, Southern California Institute
2017
Laureate in Wealth Strategies, Southern California Institute
2017
Continuing Education Provider, Internal Revenue Service
2017
Continueing Education Class Creator (2), Internal Revenue service
2017
Continuing Education Provider for Life Agents, Califnornia Department of Insurance
2017
Continueing education Provider, Certified Financial Planners Board
2008
Laureate in Wealth Strategies, Southern California Institute
2008
Continuing Education Sponsors, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc.
2007
Continuing Education Provider, Internal Revenue Service
1999
Continueing Education Instructor, Mutual of New York
1998
Licensed Continuing Educational Provider, California Department of Insurance
1983
Certified volunteer and Coordinator for VITA in Spokane Wa., Internal Revenue service
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Brett Lytle
2007 - 2020
Partner, McDowall Cotter APC
1987 - 2007
Founding Partner, Howard, Lytle, Mah & Jackson
1986 - 1987
Associate Attorney, Law offices of Mark Church
1982 - 1983
Legal Intern, Van Camp, Benion and Keller
Associations
2009 - Present
Peninsula Estate Planning CouncilMember
2008 - Present
Stanford Storm Field HockeyBoard Member
2008 - Present
San Mateo County Probate sectionMember
1985 - Present
San Mateo County Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2002 - 2010
Mountain View - Los Altos High School FoundationPast Board Member
1993 - 2008
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Partition of Real Property
Partition was granted property was sold and proceed were split
Estate of Art Garcia
Completed and Distributed to the Heirs
PETITION TO TERMINATE TRUST
matter was granted
Education
1985
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
LL.M - Master of Laws
1984
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Gonzaga University
MST
1980
University of Iowa
BBA
Speaking Engagements
2012
What to do when a love ones dies
Successor Trustee planning
2012
proposition 13 and 58
Real property Tax
2012
Needs Benefit for Estate Planning
Estate Planning
2012
Need Benefit for Estate planning
Estate planning
2012
Living in Limbo
Planning for the $5,000,000.00 exemption
2012
Living in limbo
Estate Tax 2011 and 2012
2012
ICG Quarterly meeting
asset preservation
2012
ICG Quarterly Meeting
Asset protection
2010
What to do when a loved one dies
Successor Trustees Training
2010
Understanding the Donor Mindset and Planed Giving
Charitable Donor Mindset
2010
proposition 13 and 58
Property Tax and exemptions from assement
2010
current issues with owingReal property
Cureent Issues with Owning Real Estate
2010
Business Care Workshop
Estate Planning for Families
Publications
2017
McDowall Cotter
Successor Trustee Handbook
2017
California Insurance Commissioner
Need Benefit Estate Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can 3 or 4 people be successor trustees for family trust?
08 Mar 2017
Q&A
Attorney/Conservator Reasonable Fees
15 Oct 2011
Q&A
Does executor wield dictator power? Does he control jointly owned real estate or items with beneficiaries?
13 Jan 2011