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. Duration of inactive probate case in California

February 13, 2025

A: A Probate Code section 850 petition can be filed to clear up the title problems. I highly recommend that you hire an attorney who is familiar with probate matters that involve a cloud on title and fraudulent transfers. Call me if you need assistance with this.

Q. I need help retrieving my husbands personal items from room he was renting at the time of his death.

February 12, 2025

A: I'm sorry to hear about your husband passing. The affidavit is the proper document to use unless your husband had a larger estate and then a probate petition should be filed with the court. You may want to have a friendly police officer assist you with speaking with the roommate and facilitating the transfer of personal property. Best of luck with this.

Q. I. Filed as creditor against a probate and was denied without explanation.how and what do I file now?

February 11, 2025

A: I'm sorry to hear that your creditor claim was denied. A claim must be filed before the LATER of (a) four months after the date letters of administration were issued to the personal representative, or (b) sixty days after the date the Notice of Administration was given to the creditor. Once your claim is denied, you should pursue a small claims or civil lawsuit against the estate to obtain a judgment. This must be done within 3 months of of your creditor claim being rejected. Good luck with this.