On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Oct 23, 2014 | Cool Stuff
This isn’t the most current information you can get from me today, but it may be the best reminder you can receive. So, I thought, since I haven’t written about Mr. Williams situation before now, it’d be a good time to do that. One of the most eloquent responses to...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Oct 17, 2014 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Finance, Health Care Directives, Insurance, Medicaid
An earlier issue of The ElderCounselor addressed social security benefits generally and when to apply. In this issue, we will address the critical yet often-misunderstood topic of Social Security survivor benefits. This e-newsletter is based in part upon an article by...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Oct 14, 2014 | Estate Planning, Finance, Personal Family Lawyer
When we think of vast family wealth, most of us know the name Cornelius Vanderbilt, the railroad and shipping scion of one of the richest families in America in the 19th century. When he died in 1877, he left a fortune of $100 million — more than the U.S. Treasury...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jul 29, 2014 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is not a “set it and forget it” kind of thing. Your life changes, your assets change, the laws change — and if your plan doesn’t change, your family gets caught holding the bag. The people you love most end up bearing the brunt of your failure to act....
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jul 15, 2014 | Estate Planning
The perfect gift for your child or grandchild on the occasion of their birth, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Sweet 16 or Quinceañera cannot be found in any store. Instead, the hopes and wishes you have for your child (or grandchild’s) future can best be expressed with a gift of...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jul 3, 2014 | Cool Stuff
If you are like most Americans, you will probably be spending at least some of your vacation time this summer with older family members. While there are few perfect times to talk with parents about their estate plan, the relaxed times you spend together on vacation...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | May 6, 2014 | Cool Stuff
America is a nation of do-it-yourselfers, but building a deck and creating a legally valid estate plan are two entirely different things – and a less-than-perfect deck won’t devastate your family’s financial future or the relationships among the people you care about...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Apr 29, 2014 | Estate Planning
Jerry Orbach, who starred as Detective Lennie Briscoe in the popular “Law and Order” television series, died a decade ago, but a battle is brewing over his Chase bank account, according to a recent story in the New York Post. The Chase bank account in dispute belongs...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Apr 22, 2014 | Estate Planning, Family
A recent article in the New York Post about brothers battling over a painting from their uncle’s estate serves as a reminder of the importance of designating a destination for your personal property, either through a will or by gifting while you are still alive. The...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Apr 11, 2014 | Elder Law, Special Needs
In honor of “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month,” proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in March 1987, this month’s issue of The ElderCounselor™ examines the unique planning requirements of families who have loved ones with special needs. Understanding the...
