On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jul 28, 2011 | Gerry's Corner
In case any of you have wondered… no, marriage to me has not “mellowed” Karen’s penchant for fun, wild and crazy, and unusual adventures. Sunday, we had a blast during a photo shoot… with an African elephant! One of Karen’s friends is writing a book, full of...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jul 21, 2011 | Estate Planning, Family, Finance, Personal Family Lawyer
On May 2, I was presented the sad news that one of my assistant’s mother, a widow for many years, has passed away. B. is grief stricken, of course, but there are a few circumstances surrounding her mother’s death that are especially hard on her and her siblings. On...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jul 21, 2011 | Cool Stuff, Question of the week
When it comes right down to it, anyone can challenge just about anything legally, and the ultimate decision lies with the judge who is supposed to be an impartial representative for the best interests of your children. To good news is that, while someone may contest...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jul 17, 2011 | Cool Stuff, Gerry's Corner
It’s been a fun summer, and I hope you and your family are also enjoying this wonderful time of year. Karen and I had quite an experience recently at an adventure tour where we “swung through the trees” like Tarzan and Jane! Well, maybe not exactly like them, but...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jul 14, 2011 | Cool Stuff, Family, Kids Protection, Question of the week
Absolutely. The easiest part is setting it up legally (naming guardians). The toughest part – and the biggest hindrance to parents to get it done – is WHO to name. If you are divorced and have children from a previous marriage plus have children together – or any...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jul 7, 2011 | Estate Planning, Family, Kids Protection, Personal Family Lawyer
–Written by Gerry Kane Beyond the Allocation of Assets Estate planning is about much more than just deciding who gets what in the event of your death. It’s also about avoiding unnecessary taxes, and in the event that you have minor children, making sure that custody...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jun 23, 2011 | Cool Stuff, Estate Planning, Family, Finance
There are a multitude of reasons to have a living trust. We can’t begin to cover them all, but we will touch on three reasons very briefly here. Reason #1: Protecting Property for Certain Beneficiaries When most of us think about estate planning, we think about...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jun 23, 2011 | Gerry's Corner
My daughter, Taylor, is 15 this month! Because she is a dancer and had recitals around her “Big Day,” we had to wait and celebrate that Sunday, which meant she shared her birthday festivities with me for Father’s Day. Last year, Taylor made up her mind that she...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jun 11, 2011 | Resources
“5 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Personal Or Business Lawyer”Before hiring a personal or business lawyer to guide you, your family or your business, ask these 5 questions to ensure that you don’t end up paying a whole lot of money for services that are not what you...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jun 3, 2011 | Family, Kids Protection
Written by Gerry Kane So your child is graduating high school and moving on to college and I’m sure you are so proud. As soon as your baby turns eighteen the child now makes their own health care decisions, you as a parent can’t receive confidential medical...
