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.

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

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

Real Estate Broker - Credential ID DRE No. 01206186

California Department of Real Estate

1996

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

California

Since 1990

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees

Q. Can I sell estate assets to pay debts with IAEA authorization?

March 12, 2025

A: Congratulations on being appointed administrator. With full IAEA authority, you can liquidate assets. You will need to send out a Notice of Proposed Action to all heirs when you accept an offer for the sale of the house. You will also need to set up an estate bank account, obtain an EIN number from the IRS, complete tax returns if necessary, and complete a host of other tasks as administrator. Best of luck with this, and I recommend consulting with an attorney along the way if you need guidance or assistance.

Q. How can I access my deceased brother's storage unit in California?

February 19, 2025

A: If you have the legal right to inherit personal property, like money in a bank account or stocks, and the estate is worth $184,500 or less, you may not have to go to court to have the property transferred to you. You may be able to use a Small Estate Affidavit to have the property transferred to you. You give this Affidavit to the person, company, or financial institution (such as a bank) that has the property so that they can legally transfer it to your name.

Q. How can my mom access her late husband's assets in CA without a will or probate?

February 19, 2025

A: If you have the legal right to inherit personal property, like money in a bank account or stocks, and the estate is worth $184,500 or less, you may not have to go to court to have the property transferred to you. You may be able to use a Small Estate Affidavit to have the property transferred to you. You give this Affidavit to the person, company, or financial institution (such as a bank) that has the property so that they can legally transfer it to your name. If assets are in excess of $184,500, then a petition for probate should be filed. Good luck with this.