by geraldkane | Nov 30, 2021 | Firm News
Our nation’s population is a aging at a faster rate than ever before, and collectively we are living much longer than in the past. In fact, by 2034, seniors (age 65 and older) will outnumber children under age 18 for the first time in U.S. history, according to Census...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Feb 17, 2020 | Estate Planning, HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) protects the privacy of individuals concerning their health care and medical issues. However, the act also includes the ability for individuals to name agents who have rights to receive medical...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Feb 17, 2020 | Elder Law
Elder abuse is a serious problem that can occur in care facilities and inside the home. The abuse is often perpetrated by professional caregivers, con artists, and sometimes even family members. Encino elder law attorneys want people to be aware of the signs of elder...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Feb 17, 2020 | Estate Planning
As an Encino estate lawyer, sometimes I think it’s a wise idea to step back and review basic legal planning concepts here on the blog. It’s easy to get lost in technical estate planning issues. However, there is still a large portion of people who need Estate...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Feb 17, 2020 | Probate
As an Encino probate lawyer, I often find that people agree to become the Executor of someone’s estate without fully understanding the tasks and responsibilities involved. The work of the executor can be an overwhelming experience. Most executors take on the...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Feb 17, 2020 | Special Needs, Wills and Trusts
Special needs lawyers in Encino always look for the most effective ways to protect their clients’ assets, while at the same time ensuring that they get the level of care needed in order to live fulfilling lives. One of the ways Encino special needs lawyers do this is...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Feb 28, 2019 | Special Needs, Wills and Trusts
Trustees of special needs trusts shoulder an incredible amount of responsibility. In addition to providing care for the individual with special needs, they must also make sure the assets in the trust are spent wisely and will not disqualify the person from any...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Feb 21, 2019 | Elder Law, Medicaid
Medi-Cal is a needs-based program meant to help those without considerable resources access medical care and benefits. Since it is needs-based, there are significant asset and income limits attached to eligibility, which can easily lead to a disqualification from...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Feb 14, 2019 | Estate Planning
Digital assets and what happens to them after you pass away are fairly new concerns for people. However, this issue must be given significant thought, since so much of our lives are impacted by the digital age. To help alleviate these concerns and give more control to...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Feb 7, 2019 | Elder Care, Elder Law
A concern for many adult children with an aging parent is whether or not they can still handle money and make sound choices regarding their financial affairs. There are many reasons why an elderly parent would have trouble handling their own finances, usually due to...
