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In California, the probate code sets a statutory fee for attorneys and executors for the administration of an estate. Many families are shocked to learn just how much the probate process will cost them, often leaving them with a much smaller inheritance than they’d expected. Use our calculator below to estimate Probate fees for estates over $184,500, but less than $10,000,000. Probate fees are set by California Probate Code Section 10810.

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Death and Your Digital Footprint

Legal Education, Estate Planning, technology, Digital Assets

Blog Author:  Tereina Stidd, J.D., LL.M. (Tax), Associate Director of Education, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc. Most individuals understand the need to dispose of their tangible and intangible assets upon their death and use either a Will or Trust to accomplish that. Although it’s clear that these documents govern the disposition of tangible and intangible assets, it’s not as clear that a personal representative or trustee can use the provisions of these documents to … [Read more...] about Death and Your Digital Footprint

Ask the Expert 2022 Series – Communication and Dementia (VIDEO)

Elder Law and Geriatric Care, Caregiving, Elder Care, Geriatric Care

On Friday, July 22, 2022, LKA Attorney Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales welcomed Dementia Consultant and Educator Tami Anastasia to speak at our Ask the Expert series. Tami spoke about techniques to help facilitate effective communication with people who have dementia, the challenges of caregiving for someone who has dementia, what to avoid, and provided dementia-friendly communication strategies and tips.  About the speaker: Tami Anastasia is an Alzheimer’s and dementia counselor and … [Read more...] about Ask the Expert 2022 Series – Communication and Dementia (VIDEO)

What Makes a Will or Trust Invalid?

Legal Education, Estate Planning

Blog Author:  Tereina Stidd, J.D., LL.M. (Tax), Associate Director of Education, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc. Attorneys often answer questions relating to the validity of Estate Planning documents. Sometimes, the testator or grantor simply wants to ensure that the documents carry out their last wishes. Other times, a beneficiary questions the terms or amount of their inheritance. Finally, loved ones have concerns that the Estate Plan does not accurately reflect the true … [Read more...] about What Makes a Will or Trust Invalid?

Interview with Dementia Counselor Tami Anastasia Part Four – Transitioning Care to a Long Term Care Community (VIDEO)

Elder Care, Geriatric Care, Elder Law and Geriatric Care, Caregiving

In this video, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Geriatric Care Manager Dedra Jize interviews Dementia Counselor Tami Anastasia about transitioning care to a long term care community. This is the fourth 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 … [Read more...] about Interview with Dementia Counselor Tami Anastasia Part Four – Transitioning Care to a Long Term Care Community (VIDEO)

Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Attend Exclusive Educational Conference to Further Elevate Their Practice

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Leading Silicon Valley estate planning and elder law attorneys, Justin M. Kennedy and Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales, and Director of Marketing and Client Relations Wendy Harshbarger, convened with other premier legal professionals deep in the heart of Texas as the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys hosted their 2022 Spring Summit May 12-15, 2022, at Austin Marriott Downtown, in Austin, Texas. This is the Academy’s 29th Spring Summit and their first Summit outside their home base of San … [Read more...] about Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Attend Exclusive Educational Conference to Further Elevate Their Practice