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I am an experienced Estate Planning, Elder Care, Probate and Special Needs Planning attorney. I offer comprehensive representation to individuals, couples and families throughout the Boulder area.
A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law, I have also been recognized among the nation’s Leading Estate Planning Attorneys. I am dedicated to providing personalized counsel and powerful execution to meet your legal goals and objectives. You can be confident that I will address your specific situation, concerns and goals as you take control of your future.
Contact me for a free, no obligation consultation. Action expresses priorities, it's time to plan your estate.
Education
- Stanford University
- J.D. (1997)
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- University of California - Irvine
- B.A. (1994)
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Professional Experience
- Attorney & Counselor at Law
- Braverman Law Group, LLC
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- Co-Founder
- Academy of Special Needs Planners LLC
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- Principal Attorney
- Wachbrit Braverman PC
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- Teaching Fellow
- The Southern California Institute
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- Senior Associate
- McKinsey & Company
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- A Family of One
- All the Bunnies: Heartfelt Stories From Those Who've Dealt With The Challenges and Joys of Persons with Special Needs
- Chapter 7: Funding Third-Party SNTs
- Special Needs Trusts: Planning, Drafting & Administration
- Special Needs Trusts
- Estate Planning Strategies: Collective Wisdom, Proven Techniques
- The Pros and Cons of Probate
- Estate Planning Strategies: Collective Wisdom, Proven Techniques
- How Special Needs Trust Can Avoid IRA Pitfalls
- Wall Street Journal
Speaking Engagements
- Best Practices, Annual Wealth Counsel Symposium: Planning for the Generations
- The Key Players in the Special Needs Trust, Attorneys Sharing Knowledge
- Many Types of Trusts, Everything You Need to Know About Trusts
- Trustees, Probate Section Meeting
- The Use of Trust Protectors in Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Planning in the Era of Change
Certifications
- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
- State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
- Laureate in Wealth Strategies
- The Laureate Center for Wealth Advisors
Awards
- Best Small Companies
- Working Mother Magazine
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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- Wealth Counsel
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- San Fernando Valley Bar Association
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- Ventura Bar Association
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- Boulder Bar Association
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- The Conejo Valley Estate Planning Council
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- Activities: The mission of the Conejo Valley Estate Planning Council is to pro ote the highest quality estate planning services by developing and improving the capabilities of Council members, fostering cooperation among its professional disciplines, and familiarizing the public with estate planning matters. Http://www.cvepc.org
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- Provisors, Ventura Group
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- Activities: Provisors is a community of professionals who serve their clients as trusted advisors and share the highest standards of integrity, performance and accountability. Membership is limited to highly respected professionals whose standards of performance and quality of services are constantly monitored by their fellow members. Check out the Code of Ethics at http://www.provisors.com/about/code_of_ethics.asp?from=nav You can visit Ms. Braverman's profile at http://www.provisors.com/members/memberDetail.asp/id/7149
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- The Academy of Special Needs Planners
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- Activities: The Academy is the largest organization in the country dedicated to providing tools, education and collaboration to attorneys who focus on special needs planning. Our educational consumer site is at http://www.specialneedsanswers.com. Our site for attorneys is at http://www.specialneedsplanners.com. The Academy holds a 2-day national conference annually attended by attorneys, trustees, and other professionals who support the special needs community.
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- PAUSE 4 Kids
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- Activities: PAUSE 4 Kids provides a regular parent support group. We also offer an annual educational program over 4 Saturdays. The Special Education Advocacy Training is taught by fellow Board Member, Rene Folse, Esq. Diedre Braverman, Esq. teaches parents and other professionals about the flexibility and underlying law behi d special needs trusts, the availability of a variety of public benefits for adults with special needs, and the necessity of carefully evaluating whether a conservatorship is appropriate when a child with special needs turns 18.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
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- Colorado
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
- Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Fixed Fees offered for most uncontested and planning matters. Hourly billing applies to contested matters.
Practice Areas
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Additional Practice Areas
- Public Benefits
- Special Needs Planning
Languages
- English
Legal Answers
- Q. My step son gave my horse away, I had been given me a pair of Belgian mares to me for Christmas. Can I get him for horse
- A: You need to file a police report for the theft of your horse and the tracking device he put on your vehicle. Tell the cops everything he has done to harass you. You may get a restraining order. He may go to jail.
- Q. (If we need to do probate at all), would that be CO or AZ probate, since he only stayed at a residence for 2 days in AZ?
- A: He didn’t live in Arizona long enough to become a resident. So his probate must be in Colorado.
But the good news is, if all he owned was a vehicle worth less than $66,000 you can do a Small Estate Affidavit and avoid court.
- Q. Is a Revocable Trust considered abandoned if it hasn't been used in years?
- A: The trust only controls property that it owns or is a beneficiary of. So while your mother’s trust is still valid and in effect, it doesn’t affect anything so you can ignore it.
You may want, however, to register the trust in Colorado just in case some asset turns up.
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