Founder · The Briseno Law Firm
Meet Maryann Briseno, Esq.
Maryann Briseno is the founder of The Briseno Law Firm in Wildomar, California. She helps individuals and families protect their legacies through thoughtful estate planning, compassionate probate guidance, and careful trust administration. She brings together legal knowledge and practical financial insight, so families can plan with clarity and move through life's important transitions with more peace of mind.
Schedule a consultationCertified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Certification requires substantial experience in the field, ongoing education, favorable evaluations from judges and attorneys, and passing a written specialization exam.
Education
- B.A., Political Science, California Baptist University
- M.P.A., Master of Public Administration, California Baptist University
- J.D., Southern California Law School, Riverside, CA
Legal and tax background
In addition to her legal practice, Maryann has more than 20 years of experience in tax preparation, including individual, business, trust, and estate returns and IRS Form 1041 fiduciary income tax returns. That background helps her look at both the legal and the financial side of a plan or an administration.
Experience you can lean on
Maryann represents trustees, executors, beneficiaries, conservators, and families at every stage of probate and trust administration, including estate administrations, trust administrations, conservatorships, guardianships, and matters involving vulnerable adults. Families often come to her during some of the hardest moments of their lives, and she is committed to practical guidance, clear communication, and steady advocacy.
Areas of practice
- Estate Planning
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Probate Administration
- Trust Administration
- Conservatorships and Guardianships
- Special Needs Trusts
- Fiduciary Accountings
Teacher and speaker
Maryann enjoys helping the public and fellow professionals understand estate planning and probate law. She develops educational seminars and continuing education workshops for tax professionals, financial advisors, veterans, and community organizations, with a focus on probate procedures, fiduciary responsibilities, and fiduciary income taxation.
Who Maryann loves to help
Families preserving what they have built for the next generation
Blended families creating plans that care for every loved one
Seniors preparing for incapacity and long-term care
Veterans understanding how VA benefits, estate planning, and long-term care fit together
Trustees and personal representatives carrying out their duties with confidence
Tax professionals learning more about probate and fiduciary taxation
Estate planning is not just about documents. It is about protecting the people you love, preserving what you have worked so hard to build, and creating certainty during life's most difficult moments.
Our commitment to you
At The Briseno Law Firm, every client receives individual attention, practical advice, and a plan shaped around their own goals. Whether we are helping a young family create a first estate plan, or guiding a trustee through an administration, Maryann is committed to knowledgeable, compassionate representation.