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steering for success
Your goals are our goals. We take pride in makingsure that you understand each document and areguided at every step. You truly are part of our herd,and we are here to help.
protecting What's Yours
We take the time to understand our Clients and the legacy they wish to share with their loved ones and communities. You worked to build it, and we will work with you to protect it.
Katherine e. macdonald
Attorney At Law
Katherine’s practice primarily involves the preparation of wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents, but she also represents individuals and corporate fiduciaries in their capacities as executors and trustees, as well as representing beneficiaries of estates and trusts.
In addition to her experience as an attorney in private practice, she worked for a corporate trustee in their Estate Administration and Estate Tax Departments, where she gained extensive experience in estate taxation and compliance.
Outside the office, Katherine can be found cheering on her Texas Longhorns and LSU Tigers, exploring small-business boutiques with handmade treasures, and of course assisting local Tex-Mex restaurants with their quality assurance endeavors.
Outside the office, Katherine can be found cheering on her Texas Longhorns and LSU Tigers, exploring small-business boutiques with handmade treasures, and of course assisting local Tex-Mex restaurants with their quality assurance endeavors.
Professional Associations• State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section, Member• State Bar of Texas, Tax Law Section, Member• Louisiana State Bar Association, Member (inactive)• Austin Tax Study Group, Member, Past Treasurer• Austin Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate Section, Member• Estate Planning Council of Central Texas, Member• Vecina, Volunteer Attorney (2021 to current)
Published Works• “Speedbump on the Information Superhighway: Slowing Transmission of Digital Works to Protect Copyright Owners,” 63 La. L. Rev. 411 (2003)• Case Note Rice v. Cayetano for “The Pocket Constitutionalist” by Paul Beyer (5th 2003)
Published Works• “Speedbump on the Information Superhighway: Slowing Transmission of Digital Works to Protect Copyright Owners,” 63 La. L. Rev. 411 (2003)• Case Note Rice v. Cayetano for “The Pocket Constitutionalist” by Paul Beyer (5th 2003)
anne macdonald
Legal Assistant
Whether it has been an online specialty retail store, a retirement community, or a law firm, Anne is passionate about cultivating exceptional guest experiences through kind and knowledgeable care. With deep gratitude for her varied work history and ever-expanding universe of hobbies allowing her to grow connections with folks on all walks of life, Anne understands and appreciates the invaluable importance of placing people first and giving our neighbors a helping hand.
While she does appreciate raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens, some of Anne's favorite things are to: • Provide optimal client interactions across email, telephone, CRM system, social media, and in-person experiences;• Blend creativity into her punctilious, routine-loving nature to develop procedures for best practices and resolve problems or conflicts as they arise; and• Satisfy her constant curiosity by embracing continued education and evolving to support new tasks or lead in new roles where needed. Always prepared with a friendly smile and most likely bolstered with a cup of coffee, Anne is excited to share in providing much-needed services to her community.
While she does appreciate raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens, some of Anne's favorite things are to: • Provide optimal client interactions across email, telephone, CRM system, social media, and in-person experiences;• Blend creativity into her punctilious, routine-loving nature to develop procedures for best practices and resolve problems or conflicts as they arise; and• Satisfy her constant curiosity by embracing continued education and evolving to support new tasks or lead in new roles where needed. Always prepared with a friendly smile and most likely bolstered with a cup of coffee, Anne is excited to share in providing much-needed services to her community.
