Roy Wayne Litherland
About Roy
Licenses
Licensed in California for 50 years
State: California
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2017
Distinguished Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Fellow, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
2012
Certified Legal Specialist Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
2008
Fellow, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
2007
Certified Legal Specialist Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
2002
Certified Legal Specialist Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
1973
Graduated cum laude, Indiana University
1973
Won honors in income taxation & estate and gift taxation, Indiana University
1973
Dean Faust Award, Indiana University
Work Experience
1975 - Present
Attorney and Partner, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law
Associations
2003 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2002 - Present
Californai Advocates for Nursing Home ReformMember
1998 - Present
American Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember and Designated Fellow
1975 - Present
California Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2010
Life Care Planning Law Firms AssociationCharter Member
1975 - 2012
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
1972 - 1973
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternityPresident of Indiana University local chapter
1971 - 1973
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternityMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Qualified Wife for Medi-Cal and Saved Estate for Family
Inheritance did not interfere with Medi-Cal Qualification; preserved inherited money for use by Nursing Home Resident and when Nursing Home Resident passes away, inheritance will pass to her heirs protected from Medi-Cal recovery
Education
1973
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
2017
2017
2016
2016
2016
2016
2015
Medi-Cal Plannng
2015
2015
Medi-Cal Planning
2014
2014
Special Needs Trusts
2014
2013
2013
What Your Estate Plan Doesn't Have, But Should Have
2012
Medi-Cal Planning
2012
2012
2012
Living Trusts
2011
2011
2011
Medi-Cal Planning
2011
2011
Medi-Cal Planning and VA Benefits
2011
Medi-Cal Planning
2011
Living Trust Seminar
2010
What Your Estate Plan Doesn't Have But Should Have
2010
Living Trust Seminar
2010
What Your Estate Plan Doesn't Have But Should Have
2010
What Your Estate Plan Doesn't Have But Should Have
2010
What Your Estate Plan Doesn't Have But Should Have and Tax Law Update
2010
Medi-Cal Planning
2010
2009
Things Your Trust Might Not Have and the Legal Ramifications of Medical Directions and Health Care Powers of Attorney
2009
2008
Living Trust Seminar
2008
Living Trust Seminar
Publications
2015
2014
2009
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can I revoke a Deed Of Trust for lack of execution and/or delivery acknowledgement by the beneficiary or his agent?
10 Jan 2012
Transferring stock held solely in husband's name to wife (sole beneficiary in will) after death in non-probated estate
29 Sep 2011
How long does a family member have to move out after their mother dies and the house is in Reverse Mortgage?
25 Aug 2011