Overview

Partner Bruce Macdonald is a seasoned California estate and tax practitioner whose practice focuses on income, estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning. Additionally, Mr. Macdonald drafts estate plans, analyzes fiduciary accountings, prepares federal estate and gift tax returns, and solves complex tax problems facing the firm’s clients. He also specializes in analyzing and interpreting constantly changing tax laws, rules, and regulations.

Honors & Affiliations

Honors & Recognitions

Southern California Super Lawyers®, Estate Planning & Probate, 2019–2026

California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization, certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law

California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization, certified specialist in Taxation Law

Best Lawyers in America®, Trusts & Estates recognized 2023-2026

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Education

J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

LL.M., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, with honors

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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