About Us
A History of Caring and Managing
About David True
David’s career reflects a deliberate blend of healthcare expertise and business experience. His medical background includes service as a Care Manager, Certified Medical Technician, Certified Nurse Assistant, and hospice volunteer. Concurrently, he established and managed successful enterprises in care management and real estate preparation.
When David obtained his California Professional Fiduciary license, these two paths converged. He founded True Fiduciary Service to help clients articulate their vision for their remaining years and create actionable plans ensuring their wishes are honored. His approach combines clinical insight with business discipline—the foundation for trusted guidance during life’s most important transitions.
David True
California Licensed Professional Fiduciary
Meet Our Team:
Marina May
Life Manager
Fiduciary Intern
Marina brings a thoughtful blend of empathy, communication expertise, and creative problem-solving to her role as Life Manager and Fiduciary Intern.
With a natural ability to connect with individuals from all walks of life, she excels at intuitive listening and understanding clients’ priorities.
Marina seeks to enhance each client’s life by uncovering their deepest wishes and crafting tailored, creative solutions, offering a holistic approach that supports not only financial and medical needs but overall well-being.
Elizabeth Piper
Office Manager
Fiduciary Intern
With an Associate of Applied Science in Law and a Paralegal Certificate, Elizabeth brings strong legal research, drafting, and organizational skills to our fiduciary team, ensuring meticulous recordkeeping, accurate documentation, and reliable support for complex case work.
Her earlier experience in operations management and customer service strengthened her communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities, creating a blend of legal expertise and practical professionalism that makes her a steady, detail-oriented presence in all aspects of our fiduciary work.
Miranda Goldfarb
Case Manager
Miranda holds a master’s degree in social work, four years of post-graduate psychotherapy training, and previously served as a licensed substance-abuse counselor, including four years at Brigham and Women’s Hospital as the Substance Abuse Coordinator.
Over the past six years, she has worked as a caregiver and case manager, providing primary support to individuals living with dementia and those nearing end of life.
Her approach is steady, compassionate, and grounded in helping people maintain dignity and connection through every stage of care.
Lana Percey
Asset Manager
Lana’s career is grounded in trust, attentive service, and a steadfast commitment to supporting clients as they work toward their financial goals.
With more than fifteen years of experience as a Private Client Banker—and a strong foundation in mortgage, insurance, and notary services—she brings a well-rounded perspective to every situation.
This breadth of expertise allows her to offer a truly holistic, tailored approach, helping clients navigate each stage of their financial lives and turning potential challenges into a clear, confident path forward.
Melynda Ruckels, RN, MSN, MSMCT
RN Advocate
Melynda is a Registered Nurse (RN) with a Master of Science in Nursing of over 45 years. She has a clinical background in Emergency Room, Intensive Care, Cardiac Rehabilitation and as a Community Health Nurse. She is a visiting Professor of Nursing at American River College.
Melynda is a vital member of True Fiduciary Service. She understands that being sick causes stress that contributes to unclear thinking and decision-making and believes that everyone needs an advocate during times of illness.
Some of the ways you can expect Melynda to advocate for you are:
- Work closely with your fiduciary for appropriate medical care.
- Ask pertinent questions of your doctors and healthcare team that most people do not know to ask. She can translate complicated medical terminology for you into layperson’s terms.
- Educate you about your condition/diagnosis and other therapeutic options.
- Ensure that all necessary tests are ordered, and not repeated.
- Attend in person or by video your doctor’s appointments to ensure clear communication between all your doctors.
- Evaluate your medications and supplements for safety, interactions, and any side effects.
True Fiduciary Service is a member of the Professional Fiduciary Association of California, Gold Country Estate Planning Council, the Elder Care Provider’s Coalition and a National Guardianship Association member.
We are licensed by the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau,
a division of the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
