

Bryan T. San Jose
Associate
Office: Carmel
bsanjose@kdlegal.com
p: 317-238-6258
f: 317-636-1507
Bryan San Jose is an Associate attorney in the firm's Estate Planning and Personal Services Practice. He concentrates his practice in the areas of estate administration, estate planning, and asset preservation planning.
Mr. San Jose routinely provides counsel to his clients specific to the preparation and execution of irrevocable trusts, revocable living trusts, asset protection trusts, testamentary trusts, restatement of trusts, wills, and elder law and powers of attorney matters. Mr. San Jose has a strong passion for drafting documents and navigating complex estates, focusing on creating tailored solutions that address each client’s unique needs. He takes pride in ensuring every detail aligns with his clients’ goals, providing clarity and peace of mind throughout the estate planning process.
Representative Experience
- Drafted estate planning documents including irrevocable trusts, revocable living trusts, asset protection trusts, testamentary trusts, restatement of trusts, wills, and powers of attorney
- Drafted purchase agreements for the sale of residential property
- Handled guardianship cases and court hearings
- Prepared revocable living trusts for exempt and non-exempt distributions
- Served as a personal representative for unsupervised estates
- Counseled clients regarding beneficiary designation forms and management of estates
Professional Associations
- Governance Committee, Anthony Wayne Rehabilitation Center
- Strategic Committee Board Member, Anthony Wayne Rehabilitation Center
- Member, Professional Advisor Leadership Council (PALC) (March 2024 – Present), Central Indiana Community Foundation
- Member, Indiana Bar Association
Education
- J.D., Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, 2021
- B.A. in History, Dean's List, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, 2017
Bar & Court Admissions
- Indiana (2021)
Practices
Industries

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Firm News and Events

Bryan San Jose Joins Krieg DeVault’s Estate Planning and Personal Services Practice
October 2, 2023
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June 25, 2024
Firm News and Events

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February 28, 2024
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February 27, 2024
Estate Planning & Personal Services

Higher Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions for 2024...But How Long Will This Last?
January 2, 2024
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Avoid Leaving an Inheritance to Someone You've Never Met
December 13, 2023
Business

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August 31, 2023
Estate Planning & Personal Services

Chasing the “Worm” – Act Now to Use the Federal Gift/Estate Tax Exemption
June 8, 2023
Estate Planning & Personal Services

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March 6, 2023
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Announces 10 Attorneys as 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers; 9 as 2023 Indiana Rising Stars
February 28, 2023
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Announces 2023 Partner Promotions of Sarah E. Jones, Micah J. Nichols, and Ann Marie Woolwine
January 1, 2023
Firm News and Events

Amy L. VonDielingen Joins Krieg DeVault’s Business and Estate Planning Practices
November 28, 2022
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Adds Associates Andrew N. Warner, Katelyn E. Doering, Alexus D. Lucas, and Michael J. Moser
November 1, 2022
Estate Planning & Personal Services

Transferring Florida Real Estate - Tread with Caution
October 4, 2022
Estate Planning & Personal Services

Estate Planning for Young Professionals and Families (Podcast)
May 4, 2022
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Announces 13 Attorneys as 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers; 6 as 2022 Indiana Rising Stars
February 24, 2022
Estate Planning & Personal Services

Estate and Gift Taxes: Do We Bet on Red or Black (Or Green)?
May 20, 2021
Estate Planning & Personal Services

IRS Announces Higher Estate and Gift Tax Rates for 2021...But....?
November 16, 2020
Thought Leadership

Indiana's New Legacy Trust: An Asset Protection Strategy for Hoosiers
May 22, 2019
Firm News and Events

Estate Planning Attorney Micah J. Nichols Joins Krieg DeVault's Business, Acquisitions and Securities Practice Group
December 27, 2018
Bryan San Jose is an Associate attorney in the firm's Estate Planning and Personal Services Practice. He concentrates his practice in the areas of estate administration, estate planning, and asset preservation planning.
Mr. San Jose routinely provides counsel to his clients specific to the preparation and execution of irrevocable trusts, revocable living trusts, asset protection trusts, testamentary trusts, restatement of trusts, wills, and elder law and powers of attorney matters. Mr. San Jose has a strong passion for drafting documents and navigating complex estates, focusing on creating tailored solutions that address each client’s unique needs. He takes pride in ensuring every detail aligns with his clients’ goals, providing clarity and peace of mind throughout the estate planning process.
Representative Experience
- Drafted estate planning documents including irrevocable trusts, revocable living trusts, asset protection trusts, testamentary trusts, restatement of trusts, wills, and powers of attorney
- Drafted purchase agreements for the sale of residential property
- Handled guardianship cases and court hearings
- Prepared revocable living trusts for exempt and non-exempt distributions
- Served as a personal representative for unsupervised estates
- Counseled clients regarding beneficiary designation forms and management of estates
Professional Associations
- Governance Committee, Anthony Wayne Rehabilitation Center
- Strategic Committee Board Member, Anthony Wayne Rehabilitation Center
- Member, Professional Advisor Leadership Council (PALC) (March 2024 – Present), Central Indiana Community Foundation
- Member, Indiana Bar Association
Education
- J.D., Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, 2021
- B.A. in History, Dean's List, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, 2017
Bar & Court Admissions
- Indiana (2021)
Practices
Industries
Insights
Firm News and Events

Bryan San Jose Joins Krieg DeVault’s Estate Planning and Personal Services Practice
October 2, 2023
Business

Supreme Court Opinion in Favor of IRS Requires Review of Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreements
June 25, 2024
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Announces 8 Attorneys as 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers; 9 as 2024 Indiana Rising Stars
February 28, 2024
Estate Planning & Personal Services

Putting the PURPOSE in a Trust: Using a Purpose Trust in a Business Succession Plan
February 27, 2024
Estate Planning & Personal Services

Higher Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions for 2024...But How Long Will This Last?
January 2, 2024
Estate Planning & Personal Services

Avoid Leaving an Inheritance to Someone You've Never Met
December 13, 2023
Business

Is Your Business Ready? Preparing for and Complying with the Corporate Transparency Act
August 31, 2023
Estate Planning & Personal Services

Chasing the “Worm” – Act Now to Use the Federal Gift/Estate Tax Exemption
June 8, 2023
Estate Planning & Personal Services

What to do with the Cuckoo Clock? Disposing of Tangible Personal Property in an Estate Plan
March 6, 2023
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Announces 10 Attorneys as 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers; 9 as 2023 Indiana Rising Stars
February 28, 2023
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Announces 2023 Partner Promotions of Sarah E. Jones, Micah J. Nichols, and Ann Marie Woolwine
January 1, 2023
Firm News and Events

Amy L. VonDielingen Joins Krieg DeVault’s Business and Estate Planning Practices
November 28, 2022
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Adds Associates Andrew N. Warner, Katelyn E. Doering, Alexus D. Lucas, and Michael J. Moser
November 1, 2022
Estate Planning & Personal Services

Transferring Florida Real Estate - Tread with Caution
October 4, 2022
Estate Planning & Personal Services

Estate Planning for Young Professionals and Families (Podcast)
May 4, 2022
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Announces 13 Attorneys as 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers; 6 as 2022 Indiana Rising Stars
February 24, 2022
Estate Planning & Personal Services

Estate and Gift Taxes: Do We Bet on Red or Black (Or Green)?
May 20, 2021
Estate Planning & Personal Services

IRS Announces Higher Estate and Gift Tax Rates for 2021...But....?
November 16, 2020
Thought Leadership

Indiana's New Legacy Trust: An Asset Protection Strategy for Hoosiers
May 22, 2019
Firm News and Events

Estate Planning Attorney Micah J. Nichols Joins Krieg DeVault's Business, Acquisitions and Securities Practice Group
December 27, 2018