About
Brett J. Goodman
Brett J. Goodman is licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of California. Brett began his career at one of the largest accounting, tax, and consulting firms in the world, PricewaterhouseCoopers, before specializing in estate planning. Brett understands that every family’s situation is unique, and he has helped many couples and individuals to protect and pass on their assets, minimize tax exposure, and craft and carry out carefully tailored plans.
Brett’s practice areas include estate planning, trust administration, and probate and estate law. Whether you are just starting to think about estate planning or you have specific concerns, Brett is here to help. He will work with you to create a personalized plan that meets your needs. His services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and more. Brett can also help with probate and trust administration, ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes.
Brett earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law in Orange, California, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. While in Law School, Brett served as the president of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society.
Brett grew up in Tustin, California, and now lives in Aliso Viejo with his wife and three children. Brett is fluent in Spanish, having spent two years as a full-time missionary.
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David Basok2024-03-11I recently went to Brett to help put together my trust, and I couldn't be happier. He took the time to help me understand the ins and outs, and I appreciated the fact that I worked directly with him throughout the whole process. His expertise and meticulous attention to detail made for a seamless experience, and his quick response time and quick turnaround was exactly what you want in your attorney. I highly recommend Brett Goodman to anyone seeking a friendly, knowledgeable, and reliable estate planning attorney. Thank you Brett!
Richard Grod2024-01-25We had our first meeting with Brett and had him make a few changes and update our trust. He explains things well and is very personable.
Risner Law2024-01-24Brett Goodman is a stellar attorney. As an attorney myself, I have referred several clients to Mr. Goodman and I have received only extremely positive feedback. He is very knowledgeable and great at communicating with clients. I will continue to send clients to Mr. Goodman knowing that they are in great hands.
Ken Virgin2024-01-11Brett is great!
Christie Chapman2024-01-11Brett took over for our prior estate attorney (Ernie Ellsworth) and has been a pleasure to work with. He helped us update our trust and wills at an extremely reasonable price. Excellent communication and turn around time.
Brian Anderson2023-11-27Had a great meeting with Brett who had thought of everything I needed to consider to make sure my will and trust are taken care of. I’m an attorney in a different field and he was still able to raise important issues that I hadn’t considered. I would not have received the same thoughtful consideration from some faceless will/trust generator.