On August 30, 2023, the Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Team volunteered at Martha’s Kitchen, whose mission is to provide nearly 250,000 meals monthly. We are thankful for Martha's Kitchen's commitment to upholding the right of access to nutritious food in our community. To learn more about Martha’s Kitchen, visit www.marthas-kitchen.org. … [Read more...] about Team Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Volunteer Day at Martha’s Kitchen (VIDEO)
Aretha Franklin’s Unsettled Estate (VIDEO)
In this vlog, Attorney Justin M. Kennedy discusses Aretha Franklin's unsettled estate, which, five years after her death, is going to trial due to the discovery of two different handwritten wills. Note: A jury in Michigan has ruled that a handwritten will found under Aretha Franklin's couch cushion is valid as her will, according to the Associated Press. … [Read more...] about Aretha Franklin’s Unsettled Estate (VIDEO)
Five Tips for Planning Your Estate Effectively
A lot of people without estate plans do not take action because they don’t know where to begin. With this in mind, let’s look at five tips that should provide some insight and motivation. Focus on Your Family Estate planning can seem like a somber responsibility that is easy to put off, and the years of inaction can start to add up. You may know that you should put a plan in place, but it is easy to convince yourself that there is time to do it later. Indeed, you may live a long and full … [Read more...] about Five Tips for Planning Your Estate Effectively
2023 Community Shred Day to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Community Shred Day to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Together we raised more than $3,400 to help the Alzheimer's Association provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure. #ALZ #LitherlandKennedy #ENDALZ #Walk2EndAlz Join our Walk to End Alzheimer's Team here: http://act.alz.org/goto/LitherlandKennedy … [Read more...] about 2023 Community Shred Day to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Attends Exclusive Conference and Celebrates Legal Milestone
Leading Silicon Valley estate planning and elder care law firm Litherland, Kennedy & Associates attended one of the nation’s premier legal education conferences in Chicago, IL from April 27 through April 30. The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys hosted their 30th annual Spring Summit which included over 90 estate planning law firms from around the country. The American Academy is committed to helping its Member attorneys innovate the way they practice law. The conference focused … [Read more...] about Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Attends Exclusive Conference and Celebrates Legal Milestone
Artificial Intelligence Voice Scams (VIDEO)
In this vlog, Attorney Justin M. Kennedy discusses artificial intelligence voice scams and suggest steps you can take to avoid being scammed. … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence Voice Scams (VIDEO)
Favorite Holiday Recipes of the Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Team
Happy Holidays from the Team at Litherland, Kennedy & Associates. This holiday season, we are sharing some of our team's favorite dishes and traditions. What are some of your favorite dishes? Attorney Justin M. Kennedy - French Silk Pie For special occasions my family used to go to Baker's Square, and this was the pie that my dad would order for a special treat if we were good. Then the restaurant near our house closed, so I took to the internet to learn how to make the pie … [Read more...] about Favorite Holiday Recipes of the Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Team
2023 Estate Tax Exemption and Gift Tax Exclusion Update (Video)
In this Vlog, Attorney Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales discusses the 2023 Estate Tax Exemption and the 2023 Gift Tax Exclusion. … [Read more...] about 2023 Estate Tax Exemption and Gift Tax Exclusion Update (Video)
Congratulations to Attorney Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales for Becoming a Certified Legal Specialist
Attorney Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales is now certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. The requirements to become a certified specialist are extensive and include: passage of a written examination in the legal specialty area of estate planning, trust and probate law; practiced law continuously for at least five years, spending at least 25 percent of the time given to occupational endeavors … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Attorney Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales for Becoming a Certified Legal Specialist
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates is Walking in the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Join Us!
2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's - San Jose, CA Saturday, October 15, 2022 DONATE OR WALK WITH US! Location: Excite Ballpark, The San Jose Giants Stadium 588 E Alma Ave San Jose, CA 95112 Walk Start Time: 9:30 amAlzheimer’s disease is relentless. So are we. Alzheimer's disease touches so many people; It affects our clients, our family members and our friends. It can feel lonely and isolating to be facing it, or to be supporting someone who has been diagnosed with it. But we're not … [Read more...] about Litherland, Kennedy & Associates is Walking in the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Join Us!
