About Us
The Law Office of Ann MacArthur specializes in estate planning, trust and probate services for individuals, couples and families in California and has served clients for over 15 years.
Offering small firm value, the practice provides legal assistance with an emphasis on creating trusted ongoing relationships. You will be working directly with an attorney.
The heart of the firm lies in helping people achieve the peace of mind that a sound estate plan can provide whether you are a new family with young children, an individual, couple or an older person looking towards retirement. The friendly staff supports those goals by handling clients’ personal matters directly and discreetly.
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Ann Deuel MacArthur, Principal
Silvia Bermudez, Legal Secretary
Ann Deuel MacArthur, Principal
As an estate planning, trust and probate attorney, Ann MacArthur’s practice is dedicated to helping families, couples and individuals identify and reach their estate planning goals.
“It’s a complicated subject, and I do my best to explain the legal and tax matters in plain English, so that clients can make informed decisions,” says Ann.
“I help clients in California anticipate possible estate issues with their kids and beneficiaries and steer them away from potential pitfalls in their estate planning. If they have charitable goals I help them to maximize their gifts.
“One of the biggest assets I offer to clients is my real world experience with elderly parents, family, friends, and in business. I am also a parent, so I understand the issues and concerns of parents with young or adult children.
Professional background
Ann is a second career attorney, having spent several years managing finances in the software industry during the tech boom. She also worked in the real estate industry, helping with market analysis for new projects.
She was admitted to the California Bar in 2007, after attending the University of San Francisco School of Law. She is member of the Marin County Bar Association section on Probate and Estates, and the State Bar of California. She was previously a volunteer for the County of Marin Elder Financial Abuse task force where she gave presentations to senior groups about avoiding financial scams that target the elderly.
Contact Ann at amacarthur@estlaw.com
Silvia Bermudez, Legal Secretary
After more than 20 years with the law firm, Silvia Bermudez has become the go-to expert on a wide variety of topics. She is the office’s administrative manager and handles receptionist, office manager and accounts payable functions. Silvia assists the attorneys with compiling final documents for trusts, advance health care directives, durable powers of attorney and wills.
“In my years with the firm, I’ve enjoyed working with a huge variety of client situations.” says Silvia. She prides herself on providing excellent service and making sure clients feel welcome and comfortable when they visit the office.
Family Centered
Silvia moved to the Bay Area from Nicaragua when she was 12 years old and is a fluent Spanish speaker. She grew up in Daly City and now lives in San Bruno with her family.
Get in touch with Silvia at sguevara@estlaw.com.
