Diedre Wachbrit Braverman
Managing Attorney Phone: (303) 800-1588
Fax: (303) 479-8408
1823 Folsom St #101
Boulder, Colorado 80302
Diedre Braverman, founding partner of Braverman Law Group, LLC, stands as a beacon of expertise for families seeking comprehensive estate planning solutions tailored to their unique needs.
A proud graduate of Stanford Law School, Diedre masterfully combines elite educational foundations with real-world experience to cater to both high net worth families and those with special needs loved ones.
High net worth families face the unique challenge of ensuring their assets are both protected and effectively transferred across generations, while simultaneously navigating a complex tax landscape. Diedre's depth in advanced estate planning is evident in her talks like "Structuring Trust Protector Provisions: Protectors' Powers and Duties, Trustee Oversight, Tax and Fiduciary Risks," presented to fellow estate planning attorneys through Strafford. Further highlighting her expertise is her insightful presentation at the 2023 Aging at Altitude Conference, an event addressing the challenges and opportunities that come with age, where Diedre provided user-friendly guidance on estate strategies tailored for modern families.
Complementing her prowess in wealth preservation is Diedre's deep-seated understanding of special needs planning-a journey sparked by her personal commitment to securing a bright future for her brother with severe autism. This intimate knowledge ensures that families with special needs loved ones receive compassionate, tailored strategies designed to safeguard their well-being and ensure access to vital resources and benefits.
Diedre's published works, including 'The Family Asset Protection Survival Guide' and 'Special Needs Trusts: Planning, Drafting, and Administration', further illuminate her dual expertise, ensuring that families, whether focused on wealth preservation or special needs planning, find an unparalleled advocate in her.
With Braverman Law Group, LLC, clients receive more than just legal counsel; they gain a partner dedicated to safeguarding their future, their legacy, and the well-being of those they hold dear. Every consultation, strategy, and document is a testament to Diedre's unwavering commitment to excellence.
J.D., Stanford Law School, 1997
Law Journal: Stanford Journal of Law, Business & Finance, Chair
B.A., University of California, Irvine, 1994
Honors: summa cum laude Honors: First in Class
California
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
State Bar of Colorado
Colorado Bar Association
State Bar of California
Boulder Bar Association
National Association of Divorce Professions, Special Needs Planning Chapter
Wealth Counsel
Elder Counsel
Stanford Alumni Association
University of California, Irvine Alumni Association
The United States District Court for the Central District of California
The United States District Court for the District of Colorado
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Contributing author to The Widower's Jorney: Helping Men Rebuild Their Lives After Loss (format it as a book) by Herb Knoll (2017)
- Special Needs Trusts: Planning, Drafting, and Administration (CEB ©2016), co-author
- The Family Asset Protection Survival Guide (Braverman Law Group, LLC ©2012-2022), author (available by request)
- The Parents' Guide to Protecting Great Kids (Wachbrit Braverman, PC ©2009), author
- The Family Business Survival Guide (Wachbrit Braverman, PC ©2010), author
- Breastfeeding and the Law, La Leche League National Conference, Washington D.C. (2005)
- Tax Strategies and Estate Planning for New Residents of California, Amgen (2006)
- Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid, Rotary International, Boulder, CO Chapter (2021)
- Special Needs Planning in Divorce, National Association of Divorce Professionals, Special Needs Chapter (2022)
- "Revocable Living Trusts, Wills & Beyond: Trust Us, There's More", Boulder County Senior Law Day, Longmont Senior Center, Longmont, CO (2023)
- "Structuring Trust Protector Provisions: Protectors' Powers and Duties, Trustee Oversight, Tax and Fiduciary Risks", Continuing Legal Education for Attorneys Presented by Strafford Publications, Inc. (July 2022)
- Teaching Fellow, several advanced estate planning topics including special needs planning and estate tax mitigation, Southern California Institute (2007-2009)
- Estate Planning 101, WealthCounsel (2006)
- Legal Planning For Young Families, WealthCounsel, Scottsdale, AZ (2005)
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
- 2023-2024 - Boulder County Bar Association
Trust & Estates Section Chair - 2023 - Boulder County Senior Law Day
Planning Committee Chair - 2023 - Boulder County Senior Law Day
Planning Committee Sponsorship Sub-Committee Chair - 2021-2023 - National Association of Divorce Planners
Co-Chair, Special Needs Chapter
- McKinsey & Company, Senior Associate
- Sullivan & Cromwell, Associate
- Kirkland & Ellis, Associate
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Eta Sigma Phi
- FaceTime
- Skype
- Zoom
- GoToMeeting
- The Widower's Journey Podcast Episode 38 "A Widower's Estate Planning: An Interview with Estate Planning Expert, Diedre Braverman" (April 5, 2023)