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Howard E. Kane
UC San Francisco School of Law 32+ Years Exp. Probate Admin/Real Estate Sales
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Biography
I began practicing law in 1990. Prior to beginning my career, I attended UCLA from 1983-1987 with a B.A. in History. I then attended the University of California College of the Law San Francisco from 1987 to 1990. I have also been a licensed California Real Estate Broker since 1996.
My main practice areas include Probate and Trust Administration, and full-service Real Estate attorney and broker services. I have brokered hundreds of real estate transactions throughout the Bay Area since 1996.
Call me for a free consultation at 510.292.0193. If you prefer to text to set up a consultation, my cell number is 510.853.1331. My email is hekanelaw@gmail.com.
Practice Areas
- Probate
- Probate Administration
- Real Estate Law
- Residential Real Estate
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Real Estate Broker
- H.E. Kane & Co.
- - Current
- Attorney
- Law Office of Howard E. Kane
- - Current
- Judicial Extern to Hon. David V. Kenyon
- United States District Court, Los Angeles, CA
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Education
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
- J.D. (1990) | Law
- Communications and Entertainment Law Journal
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- University of California - Los Angeles
- B.A. (1987) | History
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Awards
- Best Probate Lawyers in Berkeley
- Expertise.com
- Client Reviewed 5.0/5.0
- Martindale-Hubbell
- UCLA Alumni Merit Scholar
- UCLA Alumni Association
Professional Associations
- WealthCounsel
- Member
- Current
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- ElderCounsel
- Member
- Current
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- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Probate Section
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- Alameda County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Probate Section
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- California State Bar # 151711
- Member
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Certifications
- Real Estate Broker - Credential ID DRE No. 01206186
- California Department of Real Estate
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Law Office of Howard E. Kane
Legal Answers
162 Questions Answered
- Q. How can I access my deceased brother's storage unit in California?
- A: If you have the legal right to inherit personal property, like money in a bank account or stocks, and the estate is worth $184,500 or less, you may not have to go to court to have the property transferred to you. You may be able to use a Small Estate Affidavit to have the property transferred to you. You give this Affidavit to the person, company, or financial institution (such as a bank) that has the property so that they can legally transfer it to your name.
- Q. How can my mom access her late husband's assets in CA without a will or probate?
- A: If you have the legal right to inherit personal property, like money in a bank account or stocks, and the estate is worth $184,500 or less, you may not have to go to court to have the property transferred to you. You may be able to use a Small Estate Affidavit to have the property transferred to you. You give this Affidavit to the person, company, or financial institution (such as a bank) that has the property so that they can legally transfer it to your name. If assets are in excess of $184,500, then a petition for probate should be filed. Good luck with this.
- Q. Can I use inherited money to help daughter's mortgage in CA?
- A: This is a tax question. Gifts of cash can trigger a gift tax and require the filing of a gift tax return according to the IRS website. One possibly end around may be for the inheritance to pass directly through to your daughter. I would consult with a tax adviser and the estate attorney regarding these options. Best of luck with this.
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