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Education
- Stanford Law School - J.D. - 1997
Law Journal: Stanford Journal of Law, Business & Finance, Chair
- University of California, Irvine - B.A., - 1994
Honors: summa cum laude Honors: First in Class
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
- State Bar of Colorado
- Colorado Bar Association
- State Bar of California
- Boulder County Bar Association
- National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
- 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
Published Works
- 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
- Quoted in Making Sure the Kids Are All Right, The Wall Street Journal by Veronica Dagher
- Quoted in When Naming a Trustee for Your Estate, Ask Yourself These Four Questions; Do you pick a friend? A family member? A professional? The right choice can make all the difference for your heirs, The Wall Street Journal by Cheryl Winokur Munk
- Quoted in Wealth Manager: How to Ask (Nicely) for Your Inheritance, The Wall Street Journal by Rachel Emma Silverman
Classes / Seminars
- The Four Taxes You Must Plan For, Aging at Altitude (2024)
- 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)
- "Spousal Lifetime Asset Protection Trusts: Income, Gift, Estate and Generation-Skipping-Transfer Tax, Including Pitfalls to Avoid" - continuing legal education for attorneys offered by Strafford (August 20, 2024)
Teaching to Lawyers (Selected Courses)
- "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)
Honors and Awards
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
Recent Leadership Positions
- 2024-2026 - Colorado Bar Association
Legislative Policy Committee Member - 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
Past Employment Positions
- McKinsey & Company, Senior Associate
- Sullivan & Cromwell, Associate
- Kirkland & Ellis, Associate
Honor Societies
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Eta Sigma Phi
Types of Videochat
- FaceTime
- Skype
- Zoom
- GoToMeeting
Media Appearances
- "Special Needs Trusts" Fox Business News, 2014
- The Widower's Journey Podcast Episode 38 "A Widower's Estate Planning: An Interview with Estate Planning Expert, Diedre Braverman" (April 5, 2023)
Client Reviews
When my husband died, I felt I needed to honor him for his children and friends. Working through the plans was healthy because I've been a planner professionally. My...
I really appreciate your calming nature. You are incredibly helpful and kind. After speaking with me it was the first time in a long while where I was able to sleep...
I trust Bennett and feel his depth of knowledge. The time and energy Bennett spent briefing the beneficiaries of our plan – helping them to know what to expect and what...
Diedre took the time to go beyond our initial assumptions and explained how we can benefit from strategies no one had explained to us before.
Bennett Braverman is a thorough, knowledgeable expert in his field. He did an excellent job in walking us through the Living Trust process, coaching us through decisions...
Address
Located in downtown Boulder, across from the Justice Center. Take Canyon Boulevard to 6th Street. Our building is right on the corner of 6th and Canyon, with exposed red brick on the front. We offer onsite underground parking just to the right after you turn onto 6th. An elevator takes you to our open and light offices on the second floor.
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