Attorney Kathryn Gioia - Estate Planning & Estate Administration

05/29/2026

🎉 Happy Friday from Joyful Legacy Law!

We hope you take some time this weekend to enjoy the gorgeous weather, do something fun with your family, build beautiful memories, & soak in every bit of this blue sky sunshine kind of day 💚💛

Sharing today’s office view because it’s too pretty not to ☀️

05/25/2026

Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Our office is closed today as we pause to remember & honor the brave men & women who gave their lives in service to our country.

For many Memorial Day is a time of reflection, a day to remember family members, friends, & spouses whose sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🫂

If this day holds special meaning for your family, we invite you to share a photo, a name, or a memory in the comments. ⬇️

Speaking their names & sharing their stories helps keep their legacy alive & allows all of us to honor their sacrifice together. ❣️

Today we remember that freedom carries a cost paid by heroes & the families who carry their memory forward.

We remember. We honor. We are grateful. 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

At Joyful Legacy Law one of our core values is community 🤝

We believe legacy planning is about more than preparing legal documents, it’s about caring for the people & communities we call home. 🏡

Giving back is an important part of that mission which is why each month we support an organization making a meaningful impact❣️

https://www.joyfullegacylaw.com/giving-back

🇺🇸 This month we’re supporting U.S. military service members by volunteering with the Allegheny County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division to assemble care packages for deployed service members as part of their annual event Operation MVP.

MVP is an event that I personally chaired in the past & the mission remains close to my heart 💗

There are 3️⃣ ways you can join us in making a difference:

⭐ Register to attend Thursday’s packing event with us & help assemble care packages, 5/21 5pm-7pm at the Koppers Building downtown:
https://www.acba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=323077

⭐ Donate directly to Operation Troop Appreciation:
https://operationtroopappreciation.org/donate/

⭐ Purchase supplies & drop them off at our office in Bridgeville & we’ll deliver everything to Thursday’s event 📦
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/35T4JKF79K8UB?ref_=wl_share

🤲 Small acts of service create a lasting impact & we’d love for our community to join us in showing appreciation for those who serve our country.

If you’d like to participate or need details about donating supplies, call or send us a message & we’d love to connect.

📲 412-714-5330

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05/17/2026

One of our favorite ways to spend a family day is getting out into our community for events like Touch-a-Truck 🚒🚜🚛

Watching little ones light up 🤩 as they climb into the driver’s seat is such a sweet reminder that they trust someone else has already mapped the road ahead.

As parents that’s exactly what legacy planning is about❣️

It’s making sure that if life ever takes an unexpected turn, your family has a clear path forward with trusted people in place to care for your children, protect what you’ve built & carry out your wishes with confidence. 🤝💗

🤔 We can’t predict every bump in the road but we can create a plan that helps the people we love keep moving forward no matter what. ⏩

Today we’re grateful for a community that shows up for families in big & small ways & for the reminder that planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts we can give the next generation. 💝

05/15/2026

📣 It’s time to share my next adventure & I’m excited to share that I’ve officially started my own law firm: Joyful Legacy Law! 💚💛

🎉 This next chapter is deeply personal to me. My work has always been about helping families plan, protect & feel confident about the future & now I have the opportunity to build something that reflects those values even more intentionally.

I’ll continue focusing on estate planning & estate administration, guiding families through life’s important transitions with clarity, care & a personal touch. 👍

Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. I’m so grateful & I can’t wait to continue serving my community in this new way❣️

👀 Check out our website to learn more about Joyful Legacy Law & how we partner with families & our community:

https://www.joyfullegacylaw.com

If you or someone you know is ready to put a plan in place, I’d love to help 🤩

📲 412-714-5330
📧 [email protected]

05/10/2026

🥰 Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, fur-mommas, grandmothers, bonus moms, & mother figures who pour so much love, energy & care into their families every single day❣️💐

🤩 Motherhood is one of the greatest examples of legacy in action ⏩ the quiet daily work of loving, teaching, protecting & preparing the next generation for everything ahead. ✅🏆

Today we celebrate the women who nurture with their whole hearts 💞 & help shape the future. 🎉

From us here at Joyful Legacy Law we wish you a beautiful Mother’s Day filled with love, laughter & the joy of being surrounded by those who matter most. ❤️

04/16/2026

Reminder: don’t forget to say THANK YOU to your hardworking CPA today. 🎉

Tax Day is done but they do more than just handle tax filings, they help keep your family’s goals in focus while navigating annual tax obligations, offering guidance that supports both your present needs & your future plans. 👏

A quick note of appreciation goes a long way❣️🤩

Picture of my kiddos stopping in for lunch one day with our favorite CPA❣️ 🥰

03/17/2026

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

Today is all about luck, celebration & a little bit of magic! 🪄

But when it comes to your family, your children & everything you’ve worked so hard to build, luck shouldn’t be part of the plan. ❌

🌟 Estate planning isn’t about chance, it’s about making intentional decisions to protect your legacy, provide for your loved ones & ensure your wishes are honored no matter what the future holds❣️

If you’ve been putting it off or aren’t sure where to start, this is your sign (no four-leaf clover required 😉).

✅ Join us at our educational networking event on Thursday 3/19 5pm-6:30pm in downtown Pittsburgh to learn how to:

✨ Protect your children with the right guardianship plan
✨ Keep your assets out of unnecessary court involvement
✨ Create a plan that grows with your family

🤩 Let’s replace luck with clarity & confidence.

Click the link to register & reserve your spot, we’d love to see you there! 🍀

➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXKouxnWzHkgx02Nu8vl6hTZN5ZjQyqPY7h0aulTYogXjzuQ/viewform?pli=1&authuser=0

03/05/2026

Join me tomorrow March 5th at 12 EST for a talk with Purse Strings about strategies for your legacy planning!

🤔 Do you have questions about a will? Do you need more than a will? How do I plan for my minor children? What are digital assets?

Register now ⬇️ & hop in the call with me tomorrow to learn more 🤩

See you then! 👛

https://pursestrings.co/money-talks/

02/26/2026

📣Pennsylvania law change - January 2026 👀⬇️

Contact us today to ensure your legacy continues how you desire ✅

📲 412-714-5330

Pennsylvania Act 50 of 2025 updates intestacy law effective Jan. 23, 2026. Heirless estates now pass to local community foundations, not the Commonwealth. Learn how the new law affects estate distribution and why proactive estate planning matters.