Atty. Brian Douglas Wyatt

Atty. Brian Douglas Wyatt

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.

Sacramento Sacramento 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Douglas Wyatt at a glance

Brian Douglas Wyatt is a Member based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Law Office of Brian D. Wyatt, PC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley (J.D., 1999) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Economics, 1995). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Douglas Wyatt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Douglas Wyatt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Elder Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sacramento are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Douglas Wyatt

Where is Brian Douglas Wyatt's law office located?
Brian Douglas Wyatt's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Law Office of Brian D. Wyatt, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Douglas Wyatt handle?
Brian Douglas Wyatt focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian Douglas Wyatt practiced law?
Brian Douglas Wyatt has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Brian Douglas Wyatt go to law school?
Brian Douglas Wyatt earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. Economics, 1995).
How can I contact Brian Douglas Wyatt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley
- 1999
B.A. Economics
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999

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