Atty. Thomas Vincent Bret

Atty. Thomas Vincent Bret

Thomas Vincent Bret is a lawyer practicing income tax, estate and gift taxation, trusts and estates taxation and 6 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of San Francisco in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Walnut Creek Walnut Creek 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Thomas Vincent Bret at a glance

Thomas Vincent Bret is a Managing Partner based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Cederborg & Bret LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in California (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1977), and U.S. Tax Court (1978). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1977) and University of San Francisco (B.S., 1971). Active member of Contra Costa County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Vincent Bret is a lawyer practicing income tax, estate and gift taxation, trusts and estates taxation and 6 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of San Francisco in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Thomas practices at Cederborg & Bret LLP in Walnut Creek, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Vincent Bret's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Vincent Bret 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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Thomas Vincent Bret is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Estate & Gift Tax

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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 Walnut Creek 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 Thomas Vincent Bret

Where is Thomas Vincent Bret's law office located?
Thomas Vincent Bret's law practice is located in Walnut Creek, California. The firm is Cederborg & Bret LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Vincent Bret handle?
Thomas Vincent Bret focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Vincent Bret practiced law?
Thomas Vincent Bret has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Thomas Vincent Bret go to law school?
Thomas Vincent Bret earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact Thomas Vincent Bret for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 1977
B.S.
University of San Francisco
- 1971

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1978

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