$ 275-425 per hour
Thomas Vincent Bret
also known as Thomas V. Bret
About Thomas
Biography
I am a family oriented attorney, personally and professionally, helping families to plan for succession and deal with aging parents and problem children. Ihave been active since 2005 with Children's Hospital Oakland Foundation and since 2010 a Director of the Hospital Board, Chairing its' Audit Committee.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 48 years
State: California
Acquired: 1977
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Location
Cederborg & Bret LLP
1299 Newell Hill Place Suite 203, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
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Thomas Vincent Bret's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tom is the go-to guy on tax issues. He has an almost-encyclopedic memory of tax issues, born from long experience. Whenever I have a real tax issue, Tom is the guy I trust."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top Rated Probate and Estate Planning Attorney, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Northern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Cederborg & Bret LLP
1900 - Present
Retired Partner, Cederborg & Bret LLP
1998 - 2006
Managing Partner, Robbins, Palmer & Allen LLP
1989 - 1998
Partner, Knox Ricksen, LLP
1975 - 1989
Shareholder, Certified Public Accountant, Robert Larsen Accountancy Corp.
Associations
2006 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
California Society of Certified Public AccountantsDirector
State Bar of California
Member
Education
1977
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
University of San Francisco
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2006
Professional Advisors Conferences
Planned Giving
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I need to complete 1120S Tax form if I didn't have any income or expenses?
06 Sep 2021
Q&A
After I buy my brother's 50% share on house, does my brother have to pay any capital gain as he file the tax return next year.
05 Feb 2017
Q&A
Can I avoid probate in California with a Revocable Trust? Can I be sure this is the right kind?
05 Feb 2017