Estate planning attorney Brendan Bybee, a native of Las Vegas with deep roots in Nevada, is a Senior Associate in the firm’s Estate Planning Group. Since becoming licensed in 2011, he has focused his practice on trusts and estates. Brendan has been recognized by Mountain States Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” in the area of Estate Planning and Probate annually since 2018.
Brendan graduated with honors from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University where he also served on the editorial board of the BYU Journal of Public Law. While earning his law degree, Brendan also completed requirements to graduate with his Masters of Public Administration from the Marriott School of Management.
Brendan enjoys assisting clients in creating and implementing plans that help them control and protect their property during their lifetime, prepare for disability or death, and transfer their property to loved ones without unnecessary litigation or taxation. Brendan helps business owners organize their interests for asset protection and business succession through the strategic use of trusts and corporate entities. He also helps families employ strategies that fulfill their charitable intentions, promote family harmony, and provide for minors and children with special needs in the event of tragedy.
When not at work, Brendan likes to spend time with his wife and their four kids trying new recipes in the kitchen, tending the yard, or playing a few games.
Education
- J.D., J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
- M.P.A., Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University
- B.A. Philosophy, Brigham Young University
Bar Admissions
- Nevada
- Utah
Federal Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
- U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Awards & Distinctions
- 2018 Mountain States Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in the area of Estate Planning and Probate.
- 2019 Mountain States Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in the area of Estate Planning and Probate.
Brendan Bybee
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Presentations
- Shielding Estate Plans against Litigation
Peak Trust Webinar
Nov. 2019 - Marital Trusts in a Nutshell
Trusts From A to Z
Nov. 2019 - Handling Distributions
Estate Administration Boot Camp
Aug. 2019 - Portability and Estate, Gift, GST Taxes
Estate Administration Boot Camp
Aug. 2019 - Basic Tax Planning and Updates
Estate Planning from A to Z
May 2019 - Key Elements of Effective Wills
Estate Planning from A to Z
May 2019 - Avoiding “Due on Transfer” in Trusts:Structuring Transfers to Avoid Triggering Acceleration Clauses
Strafford CLE Webinar
April 2019
