Hey, my name is Bridget MacKay. I’m an attorney here at MacKay Dressler in Petaluma. And today I want to talk to you about your parents. So, I often have clients whose parents are still alive, and they don’t know whether their parents have a plan. And I find this very surprising and scary. […]
Estate Planning
Jimi Hendrix and the Cost of Dying Intestate
It has been 56 years since Jimi Hendrix’s death. His professional career lasted just four years, yet his influence on rock music — and the electric guitar — remains foundational. Born James Marshall Hendrix, he fused blues traditions with experimental sound, using electronics to expand what the guitar could do. This creative risk-taking made […]
Pet Planning: Protecting Your Furry Family Members
Hi everybody, my name is Bridget MacKay, I’m with MacKay Dressler law firm. And today’s topic is kind of fun. We’re going to talk about pets and how we take care of pets in our estate plan. Some of you might be going, ” What, is that even a possibility?” And I’m going to […]
Using Values in Estate Planning
Your legacy encompasses more than your financial assets; it also includes the values you modeled, the priorities you set, and the intentions you formalized during your lifetime. Additionally, the stories you share and the traditions you maintain contribute to your values legacy. Your values legacy can help you determine the best way to build […]
Protect What You Leave to Your Heirs
If you want your money to go to the people you choose and avoid unnecessary tax losses, consider how your assets are structured and which planning tools you implement. These factors can significantly affect how much of your estate is preserved and reaches your intended beneficiaries. Because different assets are treated differently under the […]
How Often Should I Update My Estate Plan?
An estate plan is not a set-it-and-forget-it document. Many people assume that once they sign their paperwork, their legacy planning is complete forever. In reality, your life changes, tax laws evolve, and your financial situation shifts over time. An outdated estate plan can be just as dangerous as having no plan at all. It can […]
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