So that is false. Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. Estate planning is actually for everybody. Truly anyone who is an adult person living in this country should have some kind of estate plan in place. Whether that is a basic power of attorney and healthcare directive or something a little more complex, […]
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Key Tax Changes Taking Effect in 2026
Advance planning starts with understanding new rules before they come into effect. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced a wide range of tax changes, including several provisions that have received relatively little attention but will affect individual and business taxpayers beginning in 2026. What follows is a summary of key changes to be […]
IRS Warning: The 2026 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
As we approach the end of another tax season, it’s a good time to review the list of “Dirty Dozen” tax schemes published by the Internal Revenue Service for the year. Many of these schemes peak during tax time and involve fraudsters looking for ways to steal taxpayers’ money, personal information, and data. Attorneys can help their clients by alerting them to these scams and providing advice on how to avoid them.
Terri Schiavo Life & Remembrance Day – March 31
Hello, everybody. My name is Miranda Dressler, attorney with MacKay Dressler Law Firm, located in Petaluma, California. And coming up this month, on March 31st, is Terri Schiavo Remembrance Day. And for those of you who are maybe my age or older, you may remember that case that happened in the 90s, where Terri Schiavo […]
IRS Gives Guidance on Getting Ready For the 2026 Tax Season
The IRS Get Ready campaign offers tips, reminders, and new information on what you need to prepare for the 2026 tax filing season. Among the changes and additions the OBBBA brings are tax deductions for tips, overtime, car loan interest, and seniors. Here are tips to prepare for filing season: Get a head start […]
Does an Estate Plan Affect My Taxes?
Hi there, my name is Miranda Dressler, attorney with MacKay Dressler Law Firm located in Petaluma, California. And today we’re gonna be talking about or answering a question that we get pretty often, which is, does an estate plan affect my taxes? And the short answer is yes, but maybe not in the way you […]




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