 Founder
Littorno Law Group
1990 - Present | 2211 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg CA 94565
Estate Planning utilizing a variety of Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directives, Real Estate Deeds and other Asset Transfer Forms
Probate Administration of Decedent's Estates
VA Aid and Attendance Pension Planning utilizing our Veteran's Asset Protection Trust
Medi-Cal Benefit Planning Utilizing Irrevocable Trusts and Creative Asset Transfer Strategies
Estate Tax Planning
Gift Tax Planning
Income Tax Planning
Property Tax Planning Maintaining Transferor's Prop. 13 Assessed Valuations
Clayton Mayor, City Councilman and Chair of Planning Commission
City of Clayton
August 1982 - November 2002 (20 years, 4 months) | Clayton, California
I had the distinct honor and pleasure of serving the people of the City of Clayton, California as Chairman of its Planning Commission, Member of the City Council and as Mayor, all over a twenty year period. We converted the DeMartini Winery into the City Hall, Built a new middle school, library and fire station during those years, among other projects.
Tax Attorney and Accountant
Ernst & Young
1979 - 1983 (4 years) | San Francisco, California
* Prepared estate, gift and income tax returns primarily for individuals and small business
* Conducted tax research and provided opinion letters to clients
* Assisted with corporate and individual tax audits and preparation of financial statements
Publications
Columnist on Estate and Tax Planning
Clayton Pioneer
Estate Planning Strategies
(Working Title)
Certifications
VA Accredited Attorney, Veterans Affairs
Member of the Academy of VA Pension Planners
Member of ElderCounsel
Member of the California Bar Association, California Bar, License 115037
Member of CANHR, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
Education
Golden Gate University
Master of Laws (LL.M.) Tax, Taxation
1980 - 1985
U.C. Hastings
Juris Doctoris, Emphasis in Estate and Tax Planning
1976 - 1979
Activities and Societies: Moot Court Brief Honors
Saint Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Cum Laude
1972 - 1976
Activities and Societies: Minor in History
Additional Information
Interests
Fly fishing, hiking, gardening, cooking, foreign and independent films, and wine tasting
Personal Details
Birthday May 19, 1954
Marital Status Married
Children 4
Grandchildren 13
Advice for Contacting Richard A. Littorno
Please email Richard@LittornoLaw.com or call 925-432-4211 |