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Are you looking for a local Pasadena estate attorney to help create your California Living Trust? I hope you’ll consider our Pasadena Estate Planning office, headed by superb attorneys Conner Clemons and Liz Seitz, and serving clients throughout the San Gabriel Valley. It’s not easy choosing a Living Trust attorney—or at least, it shouldn’t be. You Really Do Need a Specialist Estate planning...

As a family member or trustee for a decedent, you are often managing mail on behalf of your loved one. While it is quite common to receive checks made payable to a decedent, it is always important to note the source of the income to determine if it is collectable or not. Case in point: the stimulus checks that many Americans are receiving right now. The IRS has issued guidance stating that the...

News about the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) is everywhere, and we have all been affected by it in some way, even if we are currently completely healthy. Although it may seem as though circumstances are spinning beyond our control, we are not powerless. There are steps we can take to protect ourselves and our families, both physically and financially.  Constant news reports about COVID-19 have...

We hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy during these uncertain times. We understand how scary the world is right now.  These last couple of weeks have been challenging and unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. CunninghamLegal remains committed to continuing to serve you – our client.  Although each location is now closed to the...

On January 1, 2020, the SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) went into effect. The bill is the most significant reform to retirement legislation in decades and dramatically changes how your IRA and retirement benefits are treated post-death. The most immediate impact of the bill will be felt by those nearing or in retirement.  For most people, a retirement account...

When a loved one dies, their family members go through a lengthy process of taxes, financials, and legalities. While everyone’s situation is different, it is important to seek the help of a professional attorney for California trust administration and it’s crucial to do so as soon as possible! If you wait to seek out professional help before the administration process begins, you may find tax...

Jeff received his Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA and earned his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University, where he was a member of the international legal honor society Phi Delta Phi. Jeff devotes his practice at CunninghamLegal to estate planning and trust administration. He is currently working towards becoming a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate law by the State...

If you are facing a criminal charge, no matter how minor, you should talk to a defense attorney to fully understand your case. A consultation with an experienced attorney will help you to understand the charges placed against you, the defenses available, what if any plea bargains may be offered to you, and what you should do if you are convicted. We offer free consultations – just contact us....

If you are facing a criminal charge, no matter how minor, you should talk to a defense attorney to fully understand your case. A consultation with an experienced attorney will help you to understand the charges placed against you, the defenses available, what if any plea bargains may be offered to you, and what you should do if you are convicted.

With our recognized leadership in applying legal service and technology innovation. Banking agencies have elevated the importance of the treatment of CSI by emphasizing concerns in enforcement actions and by issuing guidance and rules, but have not provided consistent and coherent definitions and guidance across the...