Bridget Burns

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About Bridget Burns

I’m a partner at White and Bright, LLP, in Escondido, Calif, where I lead the firm’s Trusts, Estates and Probate and Asset Protection practices. I work with families, professionals and business owners who want practical, forward-looking plans that protect what they’ve built and reduce uncertainty for the people they care about.Many of my clients are navigating competing priorities — growing businesses, rising real estate values, aging parents and young children — often against a backdrop of changing tax laws and an uncertain economy. I help them make thoughtful, legally sound decisions that bring clarity and flexibility, not unnecessary complexity.I began my legal career as a business litigator, representing clients in high-stakes disputes. That experience shapes how I practice today. I know how unclear planning leads to conflict, so I draft estate plans that minimize ambiguity and help families stay out of court whenever possible. Clients often describe my approach as straightforward, responsive and easy to understand, which I believe is essential when guiding people through decisions that feel personal and overwhelming.In addition to planning, I serve as a professional trust administrator, helping families properly manage assets, taxes and legal requirements after a death. I also regularly host free community seminars to make estate planning and probate more accessible and less intimidating.Contact me: bburns@whiteandbright.com