On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Oct 21, 2013 | Estate Planning, Personal Family Lawyer
For many people, the basics of estate planning are simple enough, but for those families with loved ones who are disabled or have special needs, the estate planning process is more involved – and definitely more critical. The latest statistics show that five percent...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Oct 14, 2013 | Estate Planning
Remember that old joke: How do you eat an elephant? Answer: One bite at a time. At the heart of that gag is the truth about how you tackle any seemingly complex task, taking it one step at a time so as not to overwhelm yourself. Many people neglect to create an...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Oct 7, 2013 | Estate Planning, Personal Family Lawyer
The 10 Keys to Planning and Living Your Best Retirement Have you ever noticed how long vacations or even three day weekends give us all the tiniest snippet of a glimpse into what retirement might be like…i.e., extra time to do what we want. But to have a fulfilling...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Sep 30, 2013 | Family, Marriage
Windsor Ruling Expands Estate Planning Prospects for Married Same-Sex Couples In June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Windsor invalidated the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The Windsor ruling has led to a number of recent federal rule...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Sep 24, 2013 | Estate Planning, Family
How to Get Your Boomerang Kid Off Your Couch & Ensure He Becomes an Adult You Are Proud to Say You Raised A recent Economist article says a “perfect storm” of the poor economy of the past few years, resulting in fewer job prospects for college grads and other...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Sep 17, 2013 | Estate Planning, Marriage
Beyond the emotional impact that divorce can have on couples of any age that decide to split, it can have a potentially devastating effect on the retirement plans of those who divorce later in life. Divorce after 50 usually results in a loss of income for both...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Sep 2, 2013 | Cool Stuff
Research shows that a majority of baby boomers will receive an inheritance at some time during the lives, with the average inheritance estimated at almost $65,000. Should you be the recipient of family largesse, here are 7 steps you can take to be sure your...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Aug 27, 2013 | Estate Planning
7 Good Reasons You Need An Estate Plan — Even If You Only Have $500 in the Bank Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is not just about money or taxes. Far from it. Today, it’s more about protecting your assets for yourself and your loved ones, achieving your...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Aug 13, 2013 | Estate Planning, Gerry's Corner, Personal Family Lawyer
We are fairly certain the last thing your 18-year-old kid is thinking about is an estate plan. And you are probably not thinking about one for them either, but you should be. Here’s why: once your child turns 18, you are no longer entitled to know about their...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Aug 5, 2013 | Estate Planning
Learn From the Expensive Mistakes & Smart Decisions Made By Actor James Gandolfini In Planning for His Estate James Gandolfini, the actor best known for his portrayal of Tony Soprano on HBO’s The Sopranos, died suddenly last month while on vacation in Italy. His...
