Planning Today to Protect What Matters Tomorrow
Estate planning is not just for the wealthy — it is for anyone who wants to make clear decisions about their assets, their healthcare, and their family's future. A proper estate plan ensures that your wishes are carried out, that your family avoids unnecessary delays and costs, and that the right people are authorized to act on your behalf when needed.
Catherine Z. Mackey has decades of experience in estate planning and probate matters and is one of the most trusted attorneys in this area of law in Bradenton. Lindsey Fabel works alongside Catherine in estate planning and probate, bringing careful attention to detail and genuine care for each client's situation.
Beyond initial planning, we also handle probate administration and trust administration — helping families navigate the legal process after a loved one has passed. We handle both straightforward and complex estates with the same level of personal attention.
- Last will and testament drafting
- Revocable living trusts
- Irrevocable trusts (asset protection, Medicaid planning, special needs)
- Durable power of attorney
- Healthcare surrogate designation
- Living will / advance directive
- Lady Bird (enhanced life estate) deeds
- Beneficiary designations and account titling review
- Probate administration — formal and summary
- Trust administration
- Guardianship proceedings
- Estate plan review and updates