From all of us at Litherland, Kennedy and Associates, we wanted to share our deepest gratitude to those combating the wildfires that are all around us. To the firefighters battling the flames, to the police helping with evacuations and protecting homes and neighborhoods, the crews tackling from the air, and all the hospital workers caring for the injured. And for all the hundreds of individuals from all over the country and the world here to help. Litherland, Kennedy and Associates would like … [Read more...] about Free Health Care Documents for Wildfire Front Line Personnel (Video)
Connecting with Senior Loved Ones During the Shelter in Place (VIDEO)
In this video, Geriatric Care Manager Dedra Jize, OT., CSA discusses the importance of connecting with senior loved ones during the shelter in place. She also offers some suggestions as to how you can stay connected. Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. If you would like to learn more about the importance of estate planning, we invite you to attend one of our free estate planning webinars. … [Read more...] about Connecting with Senior Loved Ones During the Shelter in Place (VIDEO)
Happy National Tell a Joke Day (VIDEO)
We had so many people enjoy seeing this on our Facebook and YouTube Channel, that we decided to share it in our Vlog posts. National Tell a Joke Day was Sunday, August 16th. We hope this makes you smile. Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. If you would like to learn more about the importance of estate planning, we invite you to attend one of our free estate planning webinars. … [Read more...] about Happy National Tell a Joke Day (VIDEO)
The Family Home, Medi-Cal Planning and Family Discretionary Trusts (VIDEO)
Medi-Cal is the California implementation of the Federal Medi-Cal Program. In this vlog, attorney Justin M. Kennedy discusses the home and the role a Family Discretionary Trust can play with regard to Medi-Cal planning and qualification. Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. If you would like to learn more about the importance of estate planning, we invite you to attend one of our free estate planning … [Read more...] about The Family Home, Medi-Cal Planning and Family Discretionary Trusts (VIDEO)
Attorneys Justin M. Kennedy and Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales Selected as 2020 California Rising Stars
Attorneys Justin M. Kennedy and Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales have been selected to the 2020 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 2nd 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 2020 California Rising Stars
What Assets Should You Fund Into a Living Trust? (Video)
In this video, Attorney Maggie LaBranch-Gonzales discusses what assets you should (and should not) fund into a Living Trust. To view Maggie's video on the Importance of Funding Your Trust, click on this link. Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. If you would like to learn more about the importance of estate planning, we invite you to attend one of our free estate planning seminars. … [Read more...] about What Assets Should You Fund Into a Living Trust? (Video)
Senior Living Communities (Video)
In this video, Geriatric Care Manager Dedra Jize, OT., CSA discusses the different types of Senior Living Communities. Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. If you would like to learn more about the importance of estate planning, we invite you to attend one of our free estate planning seminars. … [Read more...] about Senior Living Communities (Video)
The Importance of Funding (Video)
In this video, Attorney Maggie LaBranch-Gonzales defines what funding is, what assets you should fund into your living trust, and why you, more than anyone else, determine the effectiveness of your trust. Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. If you would like to learn more about the importance of estate planning, we invite you to attend one of our free estate planning seminars. … [Read more...] about The Importance of Funding (Video)
COVID-19 aka the Coronavirus: A Reminder to be Prepared
by Attorney Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law If you’ve heard me speak in our seminars or workshops, or you’ve had the pleasure of meeting with me at the office, I can imagine you hearing my voice right now (kindly) reminding you that we all die. (Way to be blunt, right, Maggie?) But, seriously, for me, the most important part of Estate Planning is not necessarily what happens when you’ve passed away, but whether you are adequately … [Read more...] about COVID-19 aka the Coronavirus: A Reminder to be Prepared
The SECURE Act – How to Limit the Income Tax Hit to Those Inheriting Your IRA (Video)
The SECURE Act, which became law in 2020, greatly restricts inherited IRAs and imposes a ten-year period in which the inherited IRA needs to be completely withdrawn. In this video, Attorney Justin M. Kennedy discusses how to Limit the Income Tax hit to those Inheriting your IRA under the SECURE Act. Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. If you would like to learn more about the importance of estate … [Read more...] about The SECURE Act – How to Limit the Income Tax Hit to Those Inheriting Your IRA (Video)
