Miranda Dressler

Miranda has been practicing law since 2009 and has been with our office since 2017. Since graduating from the University of California, Hastings College of Law, she has practiced in both criminal and civil contexts. However, she has found her true passion in working with clients in estate planning, probate, and trust administration. She is frequently a featured speaker for our educational workshops, including Trustee School Read More

When To Take Social Security

When you are eligible to start collecting Social Security rests largely on your individual... [Read more...]

True or False: You Can Disinherit Someone in Your Will?

https://youtu.be/IaQM9FpNWX4 So that is generally true. You know, each person who owns assets and is... [Read more...]

Navigating Tax Issues With Vacation Property Rentals

Purchasing a vacation home and renting it out is an excellent way to help finance... [Read more...]

What Are the Requirements for a Valid Will in California

When you think about estate planning, a will is often the first document that comes... [Read more...]

Saving for Retirement: What’s Enough?

According to the Federal Reserve, nearly half of households with members between 50 and... [Read more...]

How Long Does Trust Administration Take?

https://youtu.be/STFq7jWP3OU?si=Ug0kqREYtBWtVkEx Hi everybody, my name is Miranda Dressler, attorney with MacKay Dressler Law Firm... [Read more...]

Hiring an Estate Planning Lawyer Is a Smart Move

While you can always choose the DIY route, many individuals have found out from... [Read more...]

Don’t Buy These Common Estate Planning Myths

Estate planning is one of those topics that people often misunderstand. You may hear advice... [Read more...]

Funding Your Trust Explained

https://youtu.be/vqbyuZgtZ1w?si=jory0vQhqDVHAyWv Hi, everybody. I'm Miranda Dressler, attorney with MacKay Dressler Law Firm in Petaluma,... [Read more...]