Brandon L. Spivack

Brandon Lee Spivack is a Partner in the Wealth, Estate, and Tax Planning department at Brothers Smith LLP in Walnut Creek, California. Mr. Spivack has more than nine years of legal experience and is board-certified as a specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law from The State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization.  Mr. Spivack is a counselor for his clients throughout the state of California who have legal needs involving any of the following:· Estate planning, wills and trusts· Probate and trust administration· Transfer tax, income tax, and property tax· Charitable Planning· Guardianships and ConservatorshipsThrough his practice, Mr. Spivack assists a diverse range of clients with establishing and enforcing their final wishes while helping them to create a lasting legacy for their heirs and loved ones. He has extensive experience with business succession planning, as well as assisting his business clients and others with their state and federal tax needs and reducing their overall tax liability for their companies and their estates. He also provides exceptional guidance for executors, trustees and other fiduciaries.A leader in his field, Mr. Spivack has published numerous articles and conducted lectures and continuing legal education seminars across his region on a variety of topics related to estate planning and administration, tax law and other similar subjects. In recognition for his outstanding professionalism and service, he has earned consistent top rankings and endorsements from his peers, as well as numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.A 2007 graduate of the University of Miami, Mr. Spivack returned to his alma mater and obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2011. He also received his Master of Laws in tax and estate planning from the esteemed Heckerling Institute at the University of Miami in 2013. He is licensed to practice in Florida and California, and he is an active member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, The Florida Bar and The State Bar of California, among his other professional affiliations.