Sandra J. Brinck

Sandra J. Brinck focuses her legal practice on estate and probate matters, guiding individuals and families through planning, administration, and tax considerations. Her work centers on helping clients organize their affairs, manage trusts, and address probate issues while navigating New Mexico legal requirements with clarity, careful attention, and practical solutions.

Sandra built her academic foundation through studies in New Mexico and Colorado. She earned a B.S. from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1969, and later completed legal training at the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, earning a J.D. in 1978, preparing for a career in legal counseling and estate matters.

Sandra concentrates on estate planning and related legal services. Her work includes estate and trust administration, matters involving the New Mexico Probate Code and Uniform Trust Code, and issues related to estate and gift tax planning. She helps clients structure plans that support long-term asset management and future distribution goals.

Sandra previously practiced law in Denver, Colorado, before relocating to Santa Fe in 1989. Earlier in her career, she also served as Trust Officer and Assistant Vice President at the former Colorado National Bank in Denver, gaining valuable experience working with trusts, financial planning matters, and client asset oversight responsibilities.

Sandra is licensed to practice law in Colorado and New Mexico. Through her work with individuals, families, and fiduciaries, she addresses legal responsibilities tied to estates, trusts, and probate procedures while helping clients understand planning options and administrative duties required under applicable state laws and regulatory frameworks.

Sandra maintains involvement in professional and community organizations connected to estate planning and legal practice. Her memberships include Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections of the American Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, the New Mexico Bar Association, and the Santa Fe Estate Planning Council and related professional activities.

Sandra J. Brinck continues to focus on helping clients address complex estate and probate concerns with thoughtful planning and careful administration. Her experience across legal practice, financial institutions, and professional organizations supports practical guidance for individuals seeking structured estate plans and responsible management of trusts and estates today.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections
• Member, Santa Fe Estate Planning Council
• Member, Rotary Club of Santa Fe

Licensed State

• New Mexico
• Colorado

Education

• University of Denver
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Creighton University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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