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Cynthia D. Kennedy

Cynthia D. Kennedy
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Cynthia D. Kennedy

Cynthia D. Kennedy

Of Counsel


Charlotte/Chicago/
Atlanta
Cynthia D. Kennedy
  1. People /

Cynthia D. Kennedy

Cynthia D. Kennedy

Of Counsel


Charlotte/Chicago/
Atlanta

Cynthia D. Kennedy

Of Counsel

Charlotte/Chicago/
Atlanta

T: +1 704 749 8940

T: +1 312 602 5159

T: +1 404 572 6973

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Cynthia Kennedy is part of the Private Client Practice Group and represents individuals, tax-exempt organizations, closely-held corporations and corporate and individual fiduciaries concerning standard and sophisticated estate planning transactions and trust and estate administration. Ms. Kennedy’s practice also includes document preparation, related estate and gift tax issues and returns, probate proceedings, guardianships and conservatorships, and fiduciary litigation support.

Civic Involvement & Honors

  • Peoria Art Guild, Board of Directors, 2008-Present; Executive Committee, Secretary and Personnel Chair, 2009-Present
  • Mental Health America Illinois Valley, Board of Directors, 2010-Present; Executive Committee, Vice President, 2011-Present

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association, Probate Section
  • State Bar of Illinois
  • State Bar of Georgia, Fiduciary Law Section 
  • Atlanta Bar Association, Fiduciary Law Section
  • Peoria County Bar Association

Admissions

  • North Carolina, 2019
  • Illinois, 2011
  • Georgia, 1991
  • Admitted to practice law in Georgia, Illinois & North Carolina

Education

Wake Forest University, J.D., 1991

Western Michigan University, B.B.A., 1986

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  • Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Practice Handbook reviews and updates

Speaking Engagements

  • Class Instructor, Bradley University, Continuing Education Division, OLLI Institute
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