McDowall Cotter mourns the loss of Bernard Cotter
It is with great sorrow and a shared grief that we acknowledge the passing of Bernard T. Cotter. As a partner and shareholder of Nagle, Vale, McDowall and Cotter and then an actively retired member of McDowall Cotter APC, Bernie earned his reputation as an excellent...
Pet Trusts: How They Work and Why You Should Have One
Pet Trusts: How They Work and Why You Should Have One When we generally think about the lives of ultra-rich people like Jeff Bezos, Brad Pitt, etc. we imagine a life of ultimate luxury. Spending months on end in Europe, then, at the drop of a hat, hop on a private jet...
McDowall Cotter Signs the SMCBA Diversity Pledge!
McDowall Cotter believes the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our attorneys and professionals assist in leading clients forward, providing them with the leadership, personal attention, and integrity they deserve. We firmly believe that our inclusive environment...
Final Advance Health Care Planning Resources
Final Advance Health Care Planning Resources from MyCareMyPlan: Speak Up Sonoma County. To download and view this handout, please click here.
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Everyone Has Their Own Way of Looking at Things
Everyone Has Their Own Way of Looking at Things Chacun voit midi à sa porte. -French proverb By Sophia Cizmarik Everyone has their own way of looking at things, especially when it comes to your health care decisions. Further, your own view may change depending on what...
Top 5 Tips for Trustees
A trust is a legal contract created by the trust maker. You, the trustee, are overseeing and properly managing the assets in the trust. The assets in the trust are then given to the beneficiaries. The following tips are gathered from What to do When a Loved one...
How to Plan for a Loved One with Special Needs
Planning for your loved one ensures their financial security and quality of life. Here are the three main aspects of planning; understanding financial and medical benefits, brainstorming your estate plan, and utilizing Special Needs Trusts. 1. Understanding Financial...
Be Smart and Make a Business Plan
Thinking about staring your own business? You probably already know that you need a business plan. Business plans are required when pitching your business to investors, business plans outline specific, concrete actions you must take to achieve your goal, business...
Common Estate Planning Myths DEBUNKED
An estate plan, which has a revocable living trust as its centerpiece, will dictate how your property will be distributed, who will care for your children and/or your pets, and most importantly, who will make financial and medical decisions in the event you become...
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