Howard E. Kane

I began practicing law in 1990. Prior to beginning my career, I attended UCLA from 1983-1987 with a B.A. in History. I then attended the University of California College of the Law San Francisco from 1987 to 1990. I have also been a licensed California Real Estate Broker since 1996.

My main practice areas include Probate and Trust Administration, and full-service Real Estate attorney and broker services. I have brokered hundreds of real estate transactions throughout the Bay Area since 1996.

Call me for a free consultation at 510.292.0193. If you prefer to text to set up a consultation, my cell number is 510.853.1331. My email is hekanelaw@gmail.com.

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California

Since 1990

Real Estate Broker

H.E. Kane & Co.

1996 - Current

Attorney

Law Office of Howard E. Kane

1990 - Current

Judicial Extern to Hon. David V. Kenyon

United States District Court, Los Angeles, CA

1989 - 1989

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco

J.D. (1990) | Law

Communications and Entertainment Law Journal

University of California - Los Angeles

B.A. (1987) | History

Best Probate Lawyers in Berkeley

Expertise.com

2023

Client Reviewed 5.0/5.0

Martindale-Hubbell

2023

UCLA Alumni Merit Scholar

UCLA Alumni Association

1983

WealthCounsel

Member

Current

ElderCounsel

Member

Current

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Current

Activities: Probate Section

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Current

Activities: Probate Section

California State Bar  # 151711

Member

1990 - Current

Real Estate Broker - Credential ID DRE No. 01206186

California Department of Real Estate

1996

Q. What form to waive final accounting in San Bernardino estate?

April 8, 2025

A: There is no specific pre-printed form for a waiver of accounting in California. Likewise, the San Bernardino County Superior Court does not have a local form for waiver of accounting. However, San Joaquin County Superior Court does have a local form for Waiver of Accounting. You can download the form from their website, type it up for your court case, have each beneficiary sign it, and then file it with your court. Good luck with this.

Q. Can granddaughter be beneficiary in California probate with no will?

April 8, 2025

A: I have handled probate matters where an agreement is reached between the legal heirs to include a grandchild or close family member in the distribution in the absence of a Will. Absent an agreement, it is highly unlikely that the granddaughter will be included in the distribution if the decedent's parent is still alive.

Q. Can I be appointed executor of my ex-spouse's estate in California?

March 28, 2025

A: Your sons have priority to act as administrator per the priority schedule listed in the probate code.

However, your sons can nominate you to be the administrator of your ex-husband's intestate probate estate. Typically the nominations (non-judicial council form) are attached to the Petition for Probate along with a waiver of bond (judicial council form). Best of luck with this.