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Biography
Brian Wyatt has been practicing law in California for more than fifteen years. His practice focuses on trust and estate planning, probate, and special needs planning. He is a member of WealthCounsel, an association of some of America’s very best estate planning attorneys. More than half of his clients have loved ones with special needs.
Brian received his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley School of Law) and a B.A. in Economics, summa cum laude, from UCLA, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Following law school, Brian clerked for The Honorable Joseph T. Sneed, III, of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He then worked as a senior associate attorney with one of the nation's ten best law firms, Covington & Burling LLP. Despite his big-firm background, Brian believes that there's no more rewarding legal practice than helping individuals and families make the right legal choices, safeguard their assets, and leave a legacy for their loved ones.
Brian belongs to the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; the Academy of Special Needs Planners; the State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section; the Sacramento County Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning Section; and the Sacramento Estate Planning Council. He is a Director and Trustee for UCP of Sacramento and Northern California, which provides services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Brian attends Fremont Presbyterian Church of Sacramento, where he has served on the board.
He is a frequent public speaker on a variety of topics, including estate planning, Medi-Cal planning, special needs planning, and charitable planning.
Brian, his wife and their family live in Sacramento.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Trusts
35%
Estate Planning
25%
Probate
25%
Elder Law
15%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in California for 26 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Brian Douglas Wyatt
3406 American River Dr Ste B, Sacramento, CA, 95864
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Posted by Barbara | September 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
The Best Lawyer for Trust Planning
My husband and I reached out to Brian Wyatt when we were ready to set up a special needs trust for our daughter. We were impressed with Brian's education and his breadth of experience. He was also genuinely gracious and professional in his conduct. He thoroughly explained the complexities of our o...
Brian Douglas Wyatt's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a great lawyer. He is kind and caring. He takes the time necessary to understand client needs and help them find a solution. Brian is a respected colleague and friend."
"Brian is an excellent lawyer who goes above and beyond to help his clients. He is knowledgable, thorough, prompt and provides exceptional representation. I highly recommend anyone looking for an estate planning attorney to meet with Brian. I would not hesitate to refer any potential clients to him."
"I know Brian through our common membership in WealthCounsel, the premier organization for estate planning lawyers in the country. Over the past several years, I have found his knowledge, insights and professional integrity to be first-rate. I highly recommend him as an estate planning attorney."
"I have found Brian to be extremely competent in the area of estate and retirement planning."
"Brian Wyatt is creative and competent, capable of dealing with the myriad issues in estate planning, including retirement trusts and qualified beneficiary designations. Brian has a highly personable interaction with clients and colleagues. We have attended many functions together and he is astute and up-to-date on the cutting-edge techniques currently employed by estate attorneys at the highest level."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Brian D. Wyatt, PC
2000 - 2005
Attorney, Covington & Burling LLP
1999 - 2000
Law Clerk to Hon. Joseph T. Sneed, III, U.S. Court of Appeals (Ninth Circuit)
Associations
2017 - Present
UCP of Sacramento and Northern CaliforniaDirector
2012 - Present
UCP of Sacramento and Northern CaliforniaTrustee
2006 - Present
WealthCounselMember
Academy of Special Needs Planners
Member
Sacramento Estate Planning Council
Member
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
Sacramento County Bar Association
Member
Placer County Bar Association
Member
El Dorado County Bar Association
Member
Education
1999
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Parent Education Night
Estate Planning for a Young Person with Special Needs
2018
Estate Planning Bootcamp
Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
2014
Continuing Legal Education
Special Needs Trusts after Litigation
2013
Sacramento County Public Law Library MCLE Program
Special Needs Trusts for Plaintiffs with Disabilities
2011
Special Needs Planning for Families
Special Needs Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides