On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Apr 17, 2016 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Family, Health Care Directives, Medicaid, Taxes
Top Fears that Encino Elder and Estate Planning Lawyers Face with their Clients When clients come to see an Encino estate planning or Elder Law lawyer, they generally have multiple goals in mind. Interestingly, they don’t always realize this fact, thinking that they...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Apr 1, 2014 | Estate Planning, Family, Finance, Insurance, Kids Protection, Taxes
Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman’s will has been filed for probate and provides a cautionary tale when it comes to estate planning mistakes. Here are four things he could have done to correct them: Create a Revocable Living Trust. Hoffman was a public...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Mar 18, 2014 | Estate Planning, Taxes
Baby boomers are set to inherit up to $8.4 trillion over the next 15 years, according to The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. A recent New York Times article explored the complicated issues that these inheritances can bring, including transferring...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Mar 7, 2013 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Finance, Health Care Directives, Insurance, Taxes
There are a number of essential things a last will and testament can do for you, such as distribute family heirlooms and name a guardian for minor children, but there are some equally important things a will won’t do: Diminish estate taxes – a will won’t help you...
