Helping Families Preserve Their Wealth and Legacy. Justin is certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.
Providing Peace Of Mind One Estate Plan at a Time. We are offering free estate planning webinars to assure you receive the information you need without the risk of being out in public. We are also offering phone and video consultations to help you achieve your estate planning goals.
It is my privilege to assist our clients with all aspects of the estate planning process, including: the creation and/or modification of an estate plan, providing guidance upon the incapacity of a client, engaging in Medi-Cal planning, and helping the client’s trusted loved ones through the process of administrating the estate plan upon the client’s passing. When I meet with clients, I make an effort to provide an open and friendly space where the clients may ask their questions and feel that their concerns are being heard – I am proud to be a co-owner of a law office that values our clients’ peace of mind.
I hold a Juris Doctor, with a Tax Concentration, from the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Bachelor of Arts in History from University of California, San Diego. I have been employed with Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law, since 2011. I am a California Notary Public and have been a member of the California Bar Association since 2010.
I am certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. I am a member of the California State Bar Association, Silicon Valley Bar Association, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
I reside in Northern California with my wife, Holly, and our son and enjoy hiking in Yosemite Valley and around Northern California.
Practice areas
Living Trusts Estate Plans
11 years
Trust Administration
11 years
Probate
11 years
11 years
Wills, Living Wills, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Durable Property Powers of Attorney
11 years
Languages spoken
English, American Sign Language
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law
3425 S Bascom Ave Ste 240
Campbell, CA, 95008
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2010 | 02/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 1 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2022 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2021 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Fellow | American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys | 2019 |
Certified Legal Specialist Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law | California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization | 2016 |
Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Fed Estate & Gift Tax | Pacific McGeorge School of Law | 2009 |
Dean's Honor List | University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law | 2009 |
Dean's Honor List | University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney and President | Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law | 2011 - Present |
Associate | Muley Law Firm | 2010 - 2011 |
Law Clerk | Muley Law Firm | 2007 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Silicon Valley Bar Association | Member | 2018 - Present |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2017 - Present |
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys | Member | 2011 - Present |
California Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law American Constitution Society | Vice President | 2007 - 2009 |
Roger J. Traynor Honor Society | Member | 2007 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Blog/Vlog | 2022 Important Asset Thresholds (Video) | 2022 |
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Blog/Vlog | The Disaster Scenario Beneficiary (Video) | 2022 |
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Blog/Vlog | Irrevocable Family Real Property Trusts and the Homeowner's Exemption (Video) | 2021 |
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Blog/Vlog | California's Proposition 19 Ballot Initiative (Video) | 2020 |
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC Blog | Medi-Cal and Disaster Payments | 2019 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
University of California - San Diego | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Medi-Cal Planning Webinar | Medi-Cal Planning | 2022 |
Living Trust Webinar | Living Trust Estate Planning | 2022 |
Trustee and Power of Attorney School | Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Medi-Cal Planning | 2021 |
Medi-Cal Planning Webinar | Medi-Cal Planning | 2021 |
Living Trust Webinar | Living Trust Estate Planning | 2021 |
Medi-Cal Planning Webinar | Medi-Cal Planning | 2020 |
Living Trust Webinar | Living Trust Estate Planning | 2020 |
Keller Williams Bay Area Estates | Living Trust Estate Planning | 2020 |
Coldwell Banker Client Appreciation Event | Living Trust Estate Planning | 2020 |
Client Appreciation Webinar | Trustee and Power of Attorney Online School | 2020 |
Valley Golden Agers | Living Trust Estate Planning | 2019 |
Santa Clara County Association of Realtors Educational Workshop | Living Trusts | 2019 |
Estate Planning and Medi-Cal Planning | Estate Planning | 2019 |
Estate Planning - Protect Your Future | Estate Planning | 2019 |
Medi-Cal Planning Workshop: Learn How To Protect Your Assets from Catastrophic Nursing Home Costs | Medi-Cal Planning | 2018 |
Living Trust Seminar Estate Planning Seminar | Living Trust Seminar | 2018 |
Funding Your Trust Client Appreciation Workshop | Funding Assets into a Revocable Living Trust | 2018 |
Client Review Workshop | Living Trust Review Seminar | 2018 |
Sir Branch 32 Meeting | Estate Planning | 2017 |
Funding Your Trust Client Workshop | Funding Your Trust | 2017 |
Client Appreciation Seminar | Trustee and Power of Attorney School | 2017 |
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Fall Summit 2017 | Trustee and Power of Attorney School | 2017 |
Client Appreciation Workshop | Funding Your Trust | 2016 |
Special Needs Trust Workshop | Special Needs Trusts | 2015 |
Funding Your Trust Client Workshop | Funding Your Trust | 2015 |
Client Appreciation Seminar | Transfer on Death Deed | 2015 |
Funding Your Trust Workshop | Funding Your Trust | 2014 |
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Ronald Morrison, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 13, 2021
Relationship: Other
Justin is an excellent Estate Planning attorney. He's very knowledgeable in the area of Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust. Justin and his firm put their clients' interests first when discussing and evaluating estate planning options. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Kennedy.
Magdalena Labranch, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 23, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
Justin is an outstanding attorney. Justin is very knowledgeable and enjoys working with our clients to meet their needs. I would recommend him to any client who is looking for an Estate Plan, Medi-Cal planning or post-death assistance, such as Trust Administration or Probate. Justin is a credit to our legal community. Furthermore, he is a genuinely nice person; I really enjoy working with him.
Ronald Morrison, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 13, 2021
Relationship: Other
Justin is an excellent Estate Planning attorney. He's very knowledgeable in the area of Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust. Justin and his firm put their clients' interests first when discussing and evaluating estate planning options. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Kennedy.
Magdalena Labranch, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 23, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
Justin is an outstanding attorney. Justin is very knowledgeable and enjoys working with our clients to meet their needs. I would recommend him to any client who is looking for an Estate Plan, Medi-Cal planning or post-death assistance, such as Trust Administration or Probate. Justin is a credit to our legal community. Furthermore, he is a genuinely nice person; I really enjoy working with him.
Amber Hottes, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 14, 2018
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Justin is extremely competent and has a very thorough knowledge of estate and tax law
Matthew Shafae, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 17, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Justin is a model attorney. He is an expert estate planner, professional, personable, courteous, he pays very close attention to detail, and our clients love meeting with him. Justin is a wealth of knowledge, and he possesses a thorough analytical mind. He has a tireless work ethic. I frequently collaborate with him on issues big and small. Justin is an invaluable member of our office, and I am privileged to work with him.
Roy Litherland, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 11, 2013
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Justin Kennedy is a tremendous asset to my law practice. He continues to grow as an associate attorney, is professional, intelligent, inquisitive and always willing to learn. His work ethic is beyond reproach. Justin's ability to explain complex legal issues to clients and his commitment to customer service are commendable.
Scott Mcvarish, Estate planning Attorney on May 16, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Kennedy is a truly dedicated attorney. This is an attorney that you know will devote extra work to your case. It's clear he takes each client's problems to heart. There's no other attorney in the Sacramento region that I would trust my estate planning, asset protection, trust issues to more than Mr. Kennedy. I endorse him fully.