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. My uncle passed away and his house is in probate, I petitioned for letters of administration

November 14, 2024

A: I'm sorry to hear about your uncle passing and the freeloading tenant. I recommend hiring an attorney who may do the following: Secure Letters of Special Adminstration, which will expire when you are appointed Administrator. The petition for special administration should include special powers such as access to the house, and the ability to file a Probate Code section 850 petition for removal of the tenant. You may need the assistance of an attorney for this since it is a bit nuanced, so feel free to call.

Q. My aunt filed a joint tenant affidavit with out any one knowing now she trying to sell the home what can I do

October 24, 2024

A: If the house was properly deeded to your mother, then the house remains in her estate. If your mother did not have a Trust or pay on death Deed, then title to the property must be cleared up through the probate process in Riverside if Riverside is where your mom resided at the time she passed. I would call a good probate attorney to evaluate the situation, review the relevant documents, and give you affordable options to resolve this potential cloud on title.

Q. In California, which form do you use to respond to a Petition for Instructions in a probate case?

October 8, 2024

A: I agree with the answers posted, however, the Response should be Verified which is a specific typed Verification paragraph that is signed under penalty of perjury and attached as the last page of the Response. You can locate a sample Verification on most court websites. Good luck with this.