Hi there. My name is Miranda Dressler, an attorney with the MacKay Dressler Law Firm in Petaluma, California. And today we’re going to be talking about a little bit about one of the most common questions we get around property, which is, you know, how can I pass my home to my children without […]
Trusts
Your LGBTQ+ Legacy: Choosing Beneficiaries
For many LGBTQ+ individuals and families, estate planning is about more than passing on assets — it is about protecting the people, relationships, and values that matter most. You are not obligated to leave your assets to family members. Instead, you can select beneficiaries from people or organizations who have significantly influenced your life. […]
Trust Basics Continuing the Conversation (Part 2)
Hey there, Bridget MacKay with MacKay Dressler Law Firm. This is a continuous vlog about the five most asked questions in our office. I left this one video recording for this one question because it is such an important one. Because those of you out there who have a trust should listen very closely. […]
Trust Basics: 5 Key Questions Answered (Part 1)
Hey there, everyone. This is Bridget MacKay from MacKay Dressler Law Firm, and I just wanted to answer some of the most common questions we get about trusts. So, the first one is, will a trust avoid taxes? And that answer is sort of maybe, mostly no. So, your regular income taxes that you […]
Can You Revoke an Irrevocable Trust?
When you create an irrevocable trust, the assets you place in it are generally considered locked away. The common assumption is that such a trust cannot be changed. In reality, under certain circumstances, it may be possible to revoke or terminate an irrevocable trust, but the process is complicated. A trust is its own […]
How Long Does Trust Administration Take?
Hi everybody, my name is Miranda Dressler, attorney with MacKay Dressler Law Firm in Petaluma, California. So, how long realistically does a trust administration take after somebody passes away? There’s a bit of a myth out there that when someone has a living trust, and they die, that somehow things are going to be […]
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