Deanna Meehan is a trusts and tax attorney with over 15 years of experience in fiduciary income tax, estate planning, and trust administration.
Her background spans private legal practice, institutional advisory, and senior fiduciary roles at Ernst & Young and Fidelity Personal Trust Company, where she advised on complex trust structures, tax strategy, and fiduciary decision-making.
Today, through Blackbird Trust Services, Deanna serves as an independent trustee and advisor, providing objective guidance in situations that require both technical expertise and sound judgment - particularly where complexity, family dynamics, or long-term planning considerations are involved.
Known for her ability to communicate complex matters clearly and thoughtfully, Deanna brings a measured, practical approach that helps families and their advisors navigate important decisions with confidence.
She holds a J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation from Boston University School of Law, as well as a Master's degree in Professional Writing from the University of Southern California.