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When A California Will or Trust Doesn’t Mention The Spouse of the Deceased: Status of an Omitted Spouse

closeup of the hand of an omitted spouse on her deceased husband's grave.

What is An Omitted Spouse? When a spouse dies, the will or trust most commonly provides that their surviving spouse will receive all or most of their property and assets. The presumption that a surviving spouse should receive something is so strong that California law protects the surviving spouse even if they aren’t mentioned in the will or trust. Under California law, such a spouse is considered to be an “omitted spouse.” […]

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Kevin J. Moore Named on So Cal’s 2023 Super Lawyers List

Kevin J. Moore Super Lawyer Announcement

We are excited to announce that Kevin J. Moore has been named one of Southern California’s 2023 Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters for the second year in a row! With over 30 years of experience in estate planning and estate tax planning for high net-worth inviduals and business owners, Kevin J. Moore has truly earned this honor. 

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Pasadena Outlook features KJMLAW Partners

Photo of KJMLAW Partners in Pasadena Outlook

KJMLAW Partners was featured in Pasadena Outlook’s latest edition. The firm recently celebrated their 30 year anniversary and the local paper highlighted the celebration. The anniversary party launched a rebrand and company name change. Previously Kevin J. Moore & Associates now KJMLAW Partners, is ready for the next 30 years with new attorneys and a new additional Shareholder, Debby Doitch.

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Kevin Moore Takes Teaching Role at Glendale University College of Law

Kevin J. Moore, LL.M.

Kevin Moore has recently taken a professor role as Adjunct Assistant Professor for 2020 & 2021 at Glendale University College of Law. Every Tuesday Kevin teaches Trust Estates 1 and Trust Estates 2. Kevin has always had a love for teaching and is very excited about this opportunity. Thanks to Clare Ceplecha, who Kevin is succeeding, he now has the opportunity to do something he has longed for. Historically these […]

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KJM celebrates 25th Anniversary of Pasadena Toastmasters Club

Pasadena Toastmasters Club

This year marked the 25th Anniversary of Pasadena’s Toastmasters Club, originally founded by Kevin J. Moore. Now titled Crown City Toastmasters, the club celebrated their anniversary and welcomed Mr. Moore back as the Key Note speaker. “It was a great celebration,” exclaims Mr. Moore. Kevin J. Moore was the very first President of then named, Pasadena JC’s Toastmaster Club. He worked diligently for over one year to get the club […]

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Kevin J. Moore Attends NYU’S 78th Institute on Federal Taxation

federal tax institute san francisco

Last week Kevin J. Moore attended the NYU 78th Institute on Federal Taxation in San Francisco. This conference covered the most advanced tax issues, offering participants a clear understanding of the key issues affecting their clients or business and presenting planning ideas that can immediately be used in practice. The Institute also provided the perfect setting to meet practitioners from all around the country. The range of attendees included: attorneys, […]

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KJM Quoted in Msn.com Article on Steps to Reduce Your Tax Bill

tax loss harvesting

Kevin J. Moore was recently quoted in MSN.com article “10 steps you can take right now to reduce your tax bill”. One of the ways you may reduce your tax liability is through tax-loss harvesting. Tax-loss harvesting is the selling of assets, such as stocks at a loss, in order to offset gains realized on other assets or stocks. In the article, Mr. Moore explains the importance of tax-loss harvesting […]

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Kevin J Moore Shares Top Marketing Tip With Ceo Blog Nation

Best Marketing Tips for Entrepreneurs

Ceo Blog Nation’s 21 Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Marketing Tips list includes Kevin J Moore’s top tip. Marketing is the key to a successful business and there are a number of ways to effectively market your ideas. Read more: https://rescue.ceoblognation.com/2019/05/31/entrepreneurs-share-their-best-marketing-tips-2/

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KJM Recently Quoted in Laist.com Article About LAUSD Measure EE

Laist measure ee property tax issues

Kevin J. Moore was recently quoted in LAist.com article “Why LAUSD’s Measure EE to Fund Schools is on Shaky Legal Ground.” Mr. Moore has handled property tax cases for about 15 years and discussed property tax issues related to the language within the measure. To read full article visit: https://bit.ly/2Q6Kkut

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