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Proposition 19 and the Change in Property Tax Rules: Proposition 19 recently passed in California, and contains two main changes in California property tax assessments that may impact your estate planning.  Changes to the Parent-Child Exclusion and Grandparent-Grandchild Exclusion Effective February 16, 2021, Proposition 19 will substantially restrict the availability of the parent-child exclusion from … Continue reading 11/25/2020 Update – Proposition 19 and Changes to Property Tax Rules →

The SECURE Act: How It May Impact Your Estate Plan The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (the “SECURE Act”), became effective on January 1, 2020. With this Act, for many beneficiaries of retirement plans, payout over life expectancy has been eliminated. Prior to the SECURE Act, any person, or particular types of … Continue reading 2020 – The SECURE Act: How It May Impact Your Estate Plan →

As of June 1, 2020, and in accordance with state and local directives, the firm’s physical office has reopened with limited staff during regular business hours.  We remain fully operational, with the exception of limited client signings by appointment only.  We are checking voicemail messages and e-mails on a regular basis and will respond promptly. … Continue reading 6/1/2020 – SMA Office Reopening and Updated Protocols →

In accordance with state and local directives, the firm’s physical office is currently closed as of March 20, 2020 and the entire office is on a “work from home” platform.  We are fully operational with the exception of no in-person meetings until the stay at home order is lifted.  For new and ongoing client communications, … Continue reading 3/20/20 – SMA Protocols during Covid-19 – UPDATED →

Please know the attorneys and staff at Sullivan, McGibbons & Associates are committed to providing a safe environment for our employees and visitors to our office, and ensuring business continues as usual. SMA has implemented safeguard measures with helping to prevent the spread of the virus.  We wanted to let you know that no one … Continue reading 3/13/20 – SMA and COVID-19 Protocol →

Sullivan, McGibbons & Associates LLP is pleased to welcome Erin M. Myers to the firm as an Associate Attorney.  Erin has been a practicing attorney since 2012 primarily in trusts and estates and joins us after practicing at a local San Diego estate planning law firm and law firms in Napa, California.  Erin is a … Continue reading 12/2/19 – SMA welcomes new attorney Erin M. Myers →

SMA is excited to announce that Jennifer M. McGibbons has been named in Super Lawyers as the Top 25: 2019 Women San Diego Super Lawyers List!  Please find the link below for more information. https://www.superlawyers.com/california-san-diego/toplists/top-25-2019-women-san-diego-super-lawyers/485647024b3598cebfa72f5b68546662 https://profiles.superlawyers.com/california-san-diego/san-diego/lawyer/jennifer-m-mcgibbons/916bf110-577b-4187-8f62-39185036d5f8.html?utm_source=916bf110-577b-4187-8f62-39185036d5f8&utm_campaign=v1-slbadge-top-25women&utm_content=profile  

SMA is moving its office effective December 1, 2018.  Our new address is 12230 El Camino Real, Suite 130, San Diego, CA  92130.  No change to phone, fax or e-mails.

Sullivan, McGibbons & Associates LLP is pleased to announce the addition of its newest Partner, Robert C. Mardian III.  Mr. Mardian advises clients in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, estate and trust litigation, and probate.  Mr. Mardian received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of San Diego School of … Continue reading 6/4/18 – SMA Welcomes New Partner – Robert C. Mardian III →