In this video, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Geriatric Care Manager Dedra Jize interviews Dementia Counselor Tami Anastasia about the challenges of effective communication when interacting with someone who has dementia. This is the third in a series of video discussions between Dedra and Tami and we are excited to be able to provide these helpful resources on dementia and caregiving. Visit Tami Anastasia's website https://tamianastasia.com/ for information on Caregiver Counseling, … [Read more...] about Interview with Dementia Counselor Tami Anastasia Part Three – Communication and Dementia (VIDEO)
Interview with Dementia Counselor Tami Anastasia Part Two – Progression of Dementia and Driving (VIDEO)
In this video, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Geriatric Care Manager Dedra Jize interviews Dementia Counselor Tami Anastasia about the Progression of Dementia and Driving. This is the second in a series of video discussions between Dedra and Tami and we are excited to be able to provide these helpful resources on dementia and caregiving. Visit Tami Anastasia's website https://tamianastasia.com/ for information on Caregiver Counseling, Caregiver Support Groups, Dementia Resources … [Read more...] about Interview with Dementia Counselor Tami Anastasia Part Two – Progression of Dementia and Driving (VIDEO)
Attorney Justin M. Kennedy Appointed to the Board of Governors of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys has appointed Attorney Justin M. Kennedy to the Academy’s Board of Governors. In his new capacity, Justin will serve as an advisor and help guide the direction of the national member organization. He joins eight other attorneys from around the country on the prestigious Board, which is the most important advisory panel to the senior management team at the Academy. Board members participate in research and development and provide feedback on all … [Read more...] about Attorney Justin M. Kennedy Appointed to the Board of Governors of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
Interview with Dementia Counselor Tami Anastasia (VIDEO)
In this video, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Geriatric Care Manager Dedra Jize interviews Dementia Counselor Tami Anastasia about her new book "Essential Strategies for the Dementia Caregiver - Learning to PACE Yourself." This is the first in a series of video discussions between Dedra and Tami and we are excited to be able to provide these helpful resources on dementia and caregiving. To view Part Two in this series of interviews with Dementia Counselor Tami Anastasia regarding … [Read more...] about Interview with Dementia Counselor Tami Anastasia (VIDEO)
Cruising During a Pandemic
by Dedra Jize, OT., CSA Geriatric Care Manager, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law My husband and I are those people who have loved cruising for decades. We enjoy getting snippets of foreign lands and only unpacking once. We usually meet fun and interesting people and love the culinary delights both on the ship as well as on land. We had signed up for an Australian cruise for December 2020 but then Covid-19 hit earlier that year and all plans for cruising vanished for … [Read more...] about Cruising During a Pandemic
Happy Valentine’s Day 2022
Happy Valentine's Day from Litherland, Kennedy & Associates! This year, our office made Valentine's Day cards to share with seniors at Lincoln Glen Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facility ❤️ … [Read more...] about Happy Valentine’s Day 2022
2022 Important Asset Thresholds (VIDEO)
In this Vlog, Attorney Justin M. Kennedy discusses Important Asset Thresholds to keep in mind for 2022, including the 2022 Federal Estate and Gift Tax Exclusion, the Annual Gift Tax Exclusion, and important Medi-Cal CSRA and MMMNA figures. … [Read more...] about 2022 Important Asset Thresholds (VIDEO)
Annual Gift Tax Exemption 2022 (VIDEO)
In this vlog, Attorney Justin M. Kennedy discusses the gift tax exemption. Since 2018 Federal law has allowed you to make gifts of $15,000 per person per year without having to file a gift tax return. In 2022 the gift tax exemption amount will be increasing to $16,000 per person per year. … [Read more...] about Annual Gift Tax Exemption 2022 (VIDEO)
Adopt a Family Holiday Gift Drive (VIDEO)
We understand that there are lingering and lasting impacts brought on by COVID and other socioeconomic forces out of our control. Fortunately, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates found ourselves in a position to be able to give back to our community this holiday season. We are thankful to have been able to sponsor two families this year through the Adopt-a-Family Holiday Gift Drive supported by the Bill Wilson Center. … [Read more...] about Adopt a Family Holiday Gift Drive (VIDEO)
Irrevocable Family Real Property Trusts and the Homeowner Exemption (VIDEO)
In November 2020, the voters of California approved Proposition 19. While Proposition 19 has some good features, it also drastically changed the rules for the transfers of real property from parent to child. These drastic rule changes went into effect in February 2021. In this Vlog, Attorney Justin M. Kennedy addresses the Irrevocable Family Real Property Trust and the Homeowner Exemption. … [Read more...] about Irrevocable Family Real Property Trusts and the Homeowner Exemption (VIDEO)
