Bryan Thompson |

Rod of Iron Estate Planning Law Firm

Bryan Thompson | Rod of Iron Estate Planning Law Firm

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Firm Summary

Bryan Thompson is the owner and founder of Rod of Iron Estate Planning and Litigation. Prior to becoming a licensed attorney, he was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, law enforcement, and port operations. He earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2016 with a concentration in Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Mediation.

He served as Vice President of his class and publishes articles covering a myriad of issues on Estate Law. He has advocated in numerous court proceedings and mediation sessions. Bryan is an avid motorcyclist and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and young daughter. Bryan’s practice covers a wide range of estate law issues such as estate planning, powers of attorney, guardianships, wills, trusts, advanced health care directives, Medicare planning, and contested matters.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
California State Bar, License Number 338057
Notary Public Commission: 2444364 (Expires 4/2027)
American Bar Association: Real Estate, Trust & Estates Section
National Lawyers Association
California Lawyers Association: Trusts & Estates Section
Alameda County Bar Association
East Bay Trusts & Estates Lawyers (EBTEL)
Charles Houston Bar Association
National Notary Association
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (Prior Unit Commander)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
“The 5 Perils of Online Estate Planning: You’ve Been Warned”, November 9th, 2022.
“The Secret Ingredient to Getting Started on Your Estate Plan”, December 30th, 2022.
“3 Tools to Minimize Expense in Estate Administration”, January 20th, 2023.
“A Beginner’s Guide to Components of an Estate Plan”, February 3rd, 2023.
“Objectives in Estate Planning You’ve Never Thought About”, March 15th, 2023. (Not published)