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 | 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 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 | Dec 26, 2018 | Estate Planning
Just how safe are your legal documents, should a disaster strike? Just recently we’ve seen the massive destruction caused by forest fires here in California, while earlier this year we saw the havoc that was wreaked all across Florida by Hurricane Michael. People lost...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Aug 16, 2018 | Estate Planning
During the estate planning process, real estate properties can be sold, given to family, or put into trusts depending on the situation and goals of the planners. Depending on what course of action needs to be taken, a different deed is required. Here are the four most...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jul 6, 2018 | Estate Planning
The loss of someone close is a terrible experience to deal with, but what could make the situation even worse is the financial aspect that accompanies funeral and burial expenses. Money issues are the last thing grieving families want to think about, but difficulties...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Dec 19, 2017 | Estate Planning
Is it time to stress test your estate plan? | Encino Estate Attorneys If you have a properly executed will or trust in place, good for you! You’ve taken a great step toward protecting your assets for future generations. But, establishing an estate plan is only the...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Nov 15, 2017 | Estate Planning
Serious health diagnoses can impact your life in huge ways, and bring concerns you haven’t thought of up to the forefront. One of those concerns, which is often pushed off when everything is going well, is estate planning. You’ll want to know that your family is taken...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Oct 20, 2017 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
At some point, once your kids have moved out and started their own families, you may start thinking about downsizing your house. Depending on your personal situation, that may mean either moving into a smaller house, a senior community, or an assisted living facility....
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Sep 14, 2017 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
When most people think of estate planning documents, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a Will, or Last Will and Testament. However, like many estate planning components, Wills don’t always do exactly what people think they’ll do. In Encino, Wills are used...
