Do I need a Trust if I already have a Will?
The short answer is: it depends. As Miranda explains in the above video, there are many factors that go into determining what type of Estate Plan is best ...
Future Planning: What to know about Living Trusts in California
As you get older, you begin thinking about how you will pass down your possessions to loved ones. Whether you're a private resident with children or a landlord with ...
Estate Planning Basics: Trust Vocabulary
Estate planning is a complicated topic that involves a lot of specialized jargon. Sometimes it’s easy for us practitioners to forget that not everyone is as well-acquainted with that ...
How Does A Successor Trustee Take Over A Trust?
How Does A Successor Trustee Take Over A Trust? In this video blog, Petaluma Trust Attorney, Bridget Mackay discusses the authority needed to take over as a successor ...
Why A Co-Trustee Could Be A Terrible Idea!
Hi there, Bridget Mackay here. I'm an attorney in Petaluma, California, and I practice in the area of estate planning and elder law. Today on my video blog, ...
What Happens To Your Trust While Going Through A Divorce?
Hi, there. Bridget Mackay from the law offices of Bridget Mackay. I do estate planning and elder law in Petaluma, California. Today, I want to talk about a ...
What Are The First Steps Of A Trust Administration
Hi there, Bridget Mackay here, I live in Petaluma, California and I have a practice in estate planning and elder law, I'm an attorney, and I want to ...
Opening And Closing Bank Accounts In Trust Name
Opening And Closing Bank Accounts In Trust Name Hi. My name's Bridget Mackay. I'm an attorney in Petaluma, California, and I practice in the area of estate planning ...
Tale of Caution: Failure to Plan for a Special Needs Child
The Smiths have three adult children. One of them, Robert, has special needs. Throughout their lives, they have ensured that Robert has received the services he needed and he ...
How To Protect Your Child With A Trust
How To Protect Your Child With A Trust Hi, there. My name is Bridget Mackay. I'm an attorney in Petaluma, California and I practice in the area of ...
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