In this episode of the "Spotlight on the Community" podcast, Attorney Dawn Hall Cunneen, Founding Partner of Cunneen Booth LLP, underscores the essential role of trusts and wills in preventing estates from entering probate, sharing strategies to avoid the lengthy process and unnecessary fees. She also sheds light on the Corporate Transparency Act, emphasizing its
Cunneen Booth LLP proudly congratulates our founding partner, Dawn Hall Cunneen, for being selected as a Woman of Influence in Law in the San Diego Business Journal. This prestigious recognition celebrates Dawn's outstanding leadership and significant contributions to the legal community in San Diego. For over 30 years, Dawn has been dedicated to representing clients in estate planning, estate and
Dawn Hall Cunneen sits down with Drew Schlosberg on the "Spotlight on the Community" podcast to discuss her role as President of the North County Bar Association. She talks about the organization's mission, its public services, youth mock trials, and the efforts to protect the court's budget in response to the Governor Newsom proposed budget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLZL4oSxYFQ Starting January 1, 2026, the federal basic exclusion amount—the amount an individual can transfer without incurring a transfer tax during their lifetime and at death—will be reduced to approximately half of its current value. This change will impact many families, making it essential to seek legal advice to develop effective strategies for moving
Jeffrey Kaufman, our partner at Cunneen Booth LLP, explains the Corporate Transparency Act and how it may affect small businesses in this Union Tribune Article. On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act took effect. This Act mandates that certain business entities file a beneficial ownership information report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN),
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
