On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Mar 3, 2009 | Estate Planning, Family, Finance
Last week, I had a client ask me what the best way to vest title when purchasing property with a child. This is an ever recurring question as to what is the best way to hold title between a parent and child. Property is often acquired with a child due to a joint...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Mar 3, 2009 | Estate Planning, Family, Marriage
If you’ve already got an estate plan in place and you are going through a divorce, you’ve got some steps to take because no matter how you cut it, divorce has a major impact on your estate plan. I hate to tell you that because I know that the last thing you want to...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Feb 4, 2009 | Gerry's Corner
I must be ready for a vacation… I mean a REAL vacation! I’ve taken my girls to Disneyland a half dozen times in the past couple of months, and I’ve gone to Las Vegas several times, but I must be ready for some rest and relaxation. A friend and I were talking last...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jan 16, 2009 | Gerry's Corner
Years ago, I went to my local consumer electronics retailer to purchase a new personal computer that had new technology that I’d heard was so fantastic that I had to have one to see for myself what all the hoopla was about. It introduced something called Microsoft...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jan 9, 2009 | Gerry's Corner, Personal Growth
Have you had a chance to see the movie, “Yes Man?” It stars Jim Carey, and he plays a negative man who attends a meeting where he is challenged to say yes to everything. He is inspired to try this tactic for one year. It is a comedy, of course, and he finds that...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Dec 23, 2008 | Gerry's Corner
Last week, I got a call from a professional organizer, Sasha Lauren. I’m sure you’ve all heard about people who can come into your home or office and show you how to get things clean and organized and how to keep it that way. Sasha is a little different in that she...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Dec 12, 2008 | Family, Gerry's Corner
One of the things I really enjoy about being a Personal Family Lawyer is the networking I get to do and meeting new people whose missions are similar to mine (helping families). If you remember my “corner” from a couple of weeks ago, I told you about my having a booth...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Dec 5, 2008 | Cool Stuff
We just returned from a trip to Vegas. Taylor, Hailey and I drove over for a Jonas Brothers concert. Thousands of screaming 12 to 15 year old girls made a memory for my daughters, but for me? Well, I’m being fitted for my hearing aid next week. (smile) Las Vegas is...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Nov 24, 2008 | Gerry's Corner
Has it been 3 weeks since I last wrote?!!! It has been such an extremely busy time, and unfortunately, last week, I had to say goodbye to another family member who was so wonderful and special to me. So, this is dedicated to my Grandma Rose who passed away November...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Oct 31, 2008 | Gerry's Corner
Happy Halloween! I hope you all have a safe and wonderful Halloween this evening! Someone asked me this week what the most fun Halloween I’ve had, and of course, what came to mind was the Halloween of 1999. We always go “all out” on Halloween and have a lot of props...
