Cunneen Booth LLP attorney, Gary Cunneen, explains the changes in estate tax laws in this article for the Union Tribune. If you wish to leave assets to your heirs, careful planning is essential to avoid transfer taxes that can claim nearly half the value of your estate. Starting January 1, 2026, the federal basic exclusion
In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower established Law Day to honor the principles of government under the rule of law. In 1961, Congress officially designated May 1 as Law Day, a tradition that continues to this day. This year's Law Day theme is "Voices of Democracy," celebrating citizens' rights to express political views and govern.
On May 7th, the North County Bar Association, under the leadership of its president, Dawn Hall Cunneen of Cunneen Booth LLP, in conjunction with other North County non-profits, hosted a free legal clinic at the Vista County Library. This event offered the community access to the association's attorneys and legal advice in various areas of
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbVm6ERH20Q Dawn Hall Cunneen has been elected President of the North County Bar Association. Sworn in by Judge Robert P. Dahlquist in January 2024, Dawn is committed to promoting professional excellence, camaraderie, community engagement, and philanthropy among our North County San Diego lawyers. In this interview, Dawn Hall Cunneen discusses her appointment to this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubItLB4bKJA On March 1st, the North County Bar Association, led by its president, Dawn Hall Cunneen of Cunneen Booth LLP, partnered with the San Diego Superior Court, to host Youth in Court Day. Over 750 students participated in the event, gaining insights into the court system. KUSI and FOX 5 San Diego joined us
In January 2024, Dawn Hall Cunneen was elected President of the North County Bar Association. A partner at Cunneen Booth, LLP, Dawn has previously served two three-year terms on the NCBA Board of Directors and has served as a leader of the NCBA Trusts and Estates Section for over a decade. She brings a wealth
The CARES Act provides donors “more bang for the buck” for donations made in 2020. Here's how the CARES Act changed charitable contribution tax deductions in 2020: Prior to the CARES Act, the law provided that individual taxpayers could deduct charitable contributions only if the taxpayer itemized personal deductions instead of taking the standard deduction. After
The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act, otherwise known as "Prop 19" goes into affect on February 16, 2021. The California Board of Equalization (BOE) has created a website with guidance and updates on implementation and legislation. Click the link below to access the BOE's website.
On April 15, 2020, Cunneen Booth LLP Partner, Dawn Hall Cunneen, gave a timely presentation to the Trusts and Estates Section of the North County Bar Association on how to overcome challenges with estate planning during the global pandemic. Please click below to listen.
Cunneen Booth LLP welcomes Gary S. Cunneen to the Estate Planning & Family Office team. More than two decades of experience in corporate, financial, and insurance matters drives Gary’s understanding of estate planning and business succession planning from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Gary understands the complexities involved with integrating family, financial, corporate, and insurance concerns
