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SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Living Trust SeminarsFor the public and also for
our existing clients, who want to
bring family or friends!
Special Thanksgiving Breakfast Seminar
Saturday, November 26th 9:30am - 11:30am Torrance Doubletree REGISTERThursday, December 1st
6:30pm - 8:30pm Light Refreshments Torrance Marriott REGISTER
Client Review Seminar This is a seminar for our existing clients who have not been in for their free 3-year review meeting, so they may hear about all of the changes in laws, planning technology and services
that we now offer.
Thursday, December 15th 10am - 12pm
Main Torrance Office__________________
To reserve your seat at one of our seminars, simply click the "REGISTER" link under the event you wish to attend or you may also call us at 1-800-756-5596 or e-mail us. ________________________
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Hooked on Sports - - An Inter-Generational Story
by Philip Kavesh
Some of the greatest "father-son bonding" experiences I had with my Dad were going to football games together.
From when I was about 5 years old, my Dad and I went to all of the local high school games. I grew up in a small country town back East and I remember those games were like a big holiday, because practically all the town's folk came, talked and socialized throughout the game and sang the school fight song (during which they spelled out the town's name, which was one of the first words I learned to spell!). I especially loved the marching bands at halftime - - except when I heard my Dad's admonition, "If the band is really good, the football team is probably really bad!" I remember traveling by car to the high school away games and what a treat it was to see the other towns in our area, particularly the ones right next to us which were our mortal enemies. We showed them how tough we were - - putting up with the booing and sitting huddled up in the wooden visitor stands that were open to the cold winter breezes (little did they know it made the hot chocolate taste even better!). Then, when I was 9, my Dad finally took me to the big city (Philadelphia) to see a professional football game. The hometown Eagles had won the championship the year before and it was opening day of the new season. My Dad had trouble finding parking and we ran to get into the stadium on time. When we entered, the kickoff was already in the air. I saw an Eagle player catch it deep in the end zone on the far side of the stadium, slip past a few tacklers, then bolt up the sideline coming right toward us. The crowd stood up and screamed as he passed by and it seemed like a thunderous wave was coming toward us as the player ran all the way for a touchdown! (105 yards, an NFL record at the time!) The roar of 60,000 people was nearly deafening and the excitement so overwhelming that my Dad and I were immediately hooked on pro football! My Dad got season tickets and we went to many years of games together, enjoying our regular Sunday "ritual". Sometimes I would even travel from college to meet my Dad at the games. When my son was about 5, it was time for me to hand down this same father-son experience. Unfortunately, LA no longer had any pro football team, so instead I decided to take my son to a hockey game. We went to the old Forum to see the Los Angeles Kings. We were lucky to get seats close to the glass and both of us were amazed by the speed, skill and toughness of the players. My son especially liked when one tough guy pushed the other's face into the glass right in front of us and the fans all jumped up and screamed at them (thankfully, my son was too young to comprehend what they were saying!). Plus, there was the eruption of excitement and joy when the home team scored a goal! My son immediately fell in love with hockey, even though he did cry all the way home because he couldn't understand how his warrior heroes had lost! I enjoyed it too, so much that I got us season tickets. Now, I've gone for years to Kings games with my son, who's such a big and boisterous fan that he often gets his face onto the stadium video screen! And, even though he's now off to college, he returns to meet his Dad at games - - especially if the Kings are playing their arch-rivals, the Anaheim Ducks!
Someday, I hope to get to see him hand down this "family tradition" to his son.
 | Phil Kavesh with his son, Jason and
Anze Kopitar of the LA Kings |
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Month of Thanks: Kavesh, Minor & Otis Gives Thanks
It's hard to believe that it's already November and Thanksgiving is next week! Doesn't it feel like we just celebrated the holidays? Time sure does fly by fast! With all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it can be easy to forget the meaning behind the holidays. We wanted to take the time to share some of our attorneys' and staff members' "thanks" this year.
Gabby Cruz, File Clerk
I am thankful for being a mother to my wonderful daughter and for having my parents in my life, even though they may be far away by distance, they are close at heart. I am thankful for everybody around me for making me the person I am today.
Megan DeLaGarza, Executive Assistant to Phil Kavesh  Being from Maryland, I am very thankful for living in sunny Southern California during the winter. I am also thankful for my wonderful husband and my sweet dog, Diesel.
Joanna Gomez, Administrative Assistant  I am thankful for my health and my family. I am especially thankful to God for all that He has blessed me with, including the opportunity to create a wonderful home with my husband.
Alex Haynes, Client Care Associate
 This year I am thankful for having this wonderful job, which I enjoy so much here at KMO. Particularly since I know that it's so hard these days to find a job, let alone one you really like. I am also thankful for my friends and family who support me in all that I do.
Peter Keon, Attorney This year, I am thankful for my friends and family. I am also thankful for my "new" car, which has proven not only reliable but which I'm truly enjoying!
Michael Patinelli, Attorney  I am thankful for not only joining KMO this year, but for all of the people at KMO (both clients and colleagues) for welcoming me here and making me feel right at home! THANK YOU!
Kristina Schneider, Website Marketing Coordinator  This year I am extremely thankful for having this amazing job and being able to do what I love and enjoy doing! I am also grateful for my health and for the love and support of my amazing family.
Arlyn Villanueva, Estate Planning Paralegal
I am thankful for my amazing family and friends, especially my loving and considerate husband and my healthy son as he grows up. I am thankful to God for all of the things He's blessed me with, including a beautiful home, a wonderful job and coworkers, my health and strength.
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Meet a Member of Kavesh, Minor & Otis
 John W. Chang, Attorney, has been with the firm since 2006. He initially began working in our file room, while studying to take the California Bar Exam and anxiously awaiting his results! In the fall of 2007, after being admitted to the California State Bar, he joined us in the capacity of an attorney.
Mr. Chang was born in Taiwan, raised in the South Bay, and received his Bachelors of Arts from the University of California, Riverside, in Political Science. He thereafter earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from Western State University College of Law and served as a certified law clerk for two years for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Mr. Chang can fluently speak Chinese (Mandarin) and his specialty areas include post-death estate and trust administration. In his spare time, Mr. Chang enjoys cooking, playing tennis and watching movies. He recently moved to Orange County with his wife, Heather, and they just welcomed a baby boy to their family in August of this year.
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Thanksgiving Recipe: Cornbread Stuffing with Apples and Sausage
 Thanksgiving is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than to try a new recipe for the holidays! We found this awesome recipe for a unique Thanksgiving side you may wish to try, thanks to the folks at FoodNetwork.com.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 medium onions, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped coarsely
- 1 teaspoon freshly minced thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped sage leaves
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 1/4 pounds cubed and dried cornbread stuffing, store-bought
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 cups turkey or low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in 12-inch skillet.
- Cook sausage for 5 to 7 minutes until browned. Add onions and celery and saute until softened. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Mix in apples, thyme and sage and saute for another 2 minutes. Add bourbon. *Cook's Note: When adding alcohol take pan off flame. Allow to simmer until bourbon is almost evaporated; 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add cornbread stuffing, parsley, chicken stock, eggs and pecans. Mix well.
- Mix in vegetable mixture to bowl. Combine and stir well together.
- Add to a large casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.
SHARING IS CARING! If you have a recipe that you'd like to share, please e-mail Kristina Schneider and you might be featured in an upcoming newsletter!
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