The Tuesday after Thanksgiving has become known as Giving Tuesday, when people are encouraged to donate to charitable organizations. If you’d like to take part in this special day, you’ll want to maximize the effectiveness and benefits of your charitable gifts. So, consider these questions: Is the charity reputable? Does it use its resources wisely? Most charitable organizations are honest and dedicated to helping their specific causes. But sometimes there are a few “bad apples” in the … [Read more...] about Maximize Your Charitable Gifting
Adopt-a-Family Gift Drive
We Invite You to Join Us in Helping Two Families this Holiday Season We understand that there are lingering and lasting impacts brought on by COVID and other socioeconomic forces out of our control. Fortunately, we all find ourselves in a position to be able to give back to our community. To that end, this year, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates will be participating in the Adopt-a-Family Holiday Gift Drive supported by the Bill Wilson Center. We have chosen two families to sponsor this … [Read more...] about Adopt-a-Family Gift Drive
Assisted Living: What is It, and is It Right for You?
by Dedra Jize, OT., CSA Geriatric Care Manager, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law September 12th through 18th marked National Assisted Living Week. Does Hallmark make a card for that? I doubt it but it does give us a moment to pause and think about it. First, what is Assisted Living? It’s a home or community that provides 24-hour supervision and additional daily support with things like dressing, showering, toileting and medication management along with all that … [Read more...] about Assisted Living: What is It, and is It Right for You?
Is Your Married Joint Living Trust Too Complicated? (VIDEO)
In this vlog, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Attorney Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales discusses the structure of married joint living trusts and why you should review your plan, especially if it was created prior to 2017. … [Read more...] about Is Your Married Joint Living Trust Too Complicated? (VIDEO)
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Law Firm Team Joins 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's - San Francisco, CA Saturday, November 6, 2021 Alzheimer’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 alone. Our office is walking for all of our clients, our family members, and our friends who have been affected by this unforgiving … [Read more...] about Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Law Firm Team Joins 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Happy Grandparents Day
by Dedra Jize, OT., CSA Geriatric Care Manager, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law Happy Grandparents Day! Although I think that grandparents should be celebrated every day, it was decided to be the first Sunday after Labor Day back in 1978. For those who are grandparents…congratulations. For those who are grandparents, but the grandchildren live far away, read on. Or maybe you are young and single, or middle age and no children or perhaps this topic brings … [Read more...] about Happy Grandparents Day
Attorneys Justin M. Kennedy and Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales Selected as 2021 California Rising Stars
Attorneys Justin M. Kennedy and Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales have been selected to the 2021 California Rising Stars list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state. This is the 3rd year that Justin and Maggie have received this honor. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual … [Read more...] about Attorneys Justin M. Kennedy and Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales Selected as 2021 California Rising Stars
LGBTQ+ Estate Planning Frequently Asked Questions (VIDEO)
In this video, Attorney Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales answers LGBTQ+ frequently asked estate planning questions. … [Read more...] about LGBTQ+ Estate Planning Frequently Asked Questions (VIDEO)
Why Should You Hire an Estate Planning Attorney to Prepare Your Estate Plan? (VIDEO)
In this Vlog, Attorney Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales discusses the importance and advantages of hiring an estate planning attorney to prepare your estate plan. … [Read more...] about Why Should You Hire an Estate Planning Attorney to Prepare Your Estate Plan? (VIDEO)
Thank You for Helping to Make Our First Annual Community Shred Event Benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association a Success!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 1st Annual Community Shred Event! We received donations of $1,305 to benefit the Alzheimer's Association and LKA is contributing an additional $195 to make the total donation to the Alzheimer's Association $1,500! … [Read more...] about Thank You for Helping to Make Our First Annual Community Shred Event Benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association a Success!
