Kane, Hartley & Kane, PC

03/11/2026

We are hiring....

Kane, Hartley & Kane

12/04/2025

Associate Attorney – Glastonbury, CT-Real Estate Focus

Kane, Hartley & Kane is looking for our next great lawyer!
If you're admitted to the Connecticut Bar and interested in Real Estate Transactions, this opportunity is for you.

💼 Salary: $70,000 + 15% of what you bring in
💰 401(k) with match + profit sharing
🏖 Paid Time Off
📈 Real path to equity/ownership in ~8 years
🤝 Supportive team + great clients

Apply today by emailing a resume and cover letter to [email protected]

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Kane, Hartley & Kane!

Life can get spooky, but an estate plan helps ward off the zombies, witches, and unexpected surprises lurking around the corner. With a solid plan in place, you can protect your assets and your loved ones—no tricks, just treats!

After you're done treating yourself this Halloween, click the link in our bio to book an initial consultation, and let's get a plan in place to prepare for those spooky uncertainties life can bring.

10/30/2025

Beneficiary vs. Heir—What’s the Difference? 🤔

A beneficiary is someone named in your estate plan or legal documents to receive your assets.

An heir, on the other hand, is someone who inherits by law if there’s no will or trust in place, typically a family member, be it immediate or extended.

Having a solid estate plan ensures your wishes are followed, so you control who benefits from your hard-earned assets.

Follow us for more simplified legalese, and click the link in our bio to book an initial consultation. We can discuss your unique goals, wishes, family dynamics, and plan for your future.

10/29/2025

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." – Benjamin Franklin

This is sage advice that rings true when it comes to estate planning as well. Taking small steps now to create an estate plan can prevent big headaches for you and your loved ones later on. From avoiding probate to protecting your assets, planning ahead ensures your wishes are followed and reduces stress during difficult times.

10/28/2025

Today's Tip: You don’t need to wait for a crisis to create an estate plan! Planning ahead gives you peace of mind and ensures your wishes are honored without the added pressure of a stressful situation.

Whether it’s protecting your assets, appointing guardians, or establishing medical directives, don't wait for a crisis to tell you it's time for an estate plan—because at the point of crisis, it might be too late.

We make taking the first step as easy as a few clicks. Just click the link in our bio to book an initial consultation, and let's get started today!

10/27/2025

"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." – Alexander Graham Bell

What does a successful outcome look like when it comes to estate planning? We would argue it looks like:

Your medical wishes being known, even when you can no longer speak for yourself, so that your loved ones don’t have to make a decision they’re not sure you would approve of.

Everyone being on the same page with a plan that was put in place during a moment of calm, not during a moment of crisis.

A streamlined distribution of assets that aren’t held up in a costly and time-consuming probate process.

Maximizing the amount of inheritance for your heirs and minimizing the amount lost to court proceedings and estate taxes.

Delaying the distribution of assets beyond the age of 18 to prevent a large, outright distribution to a young person who may squander it quickly.

A temporary guardian of your choosing stepping in quickly to care for minor children until a permanent one can be formally appointed.

Preserving family harmony among siblings, kids, and your significant other.

Want to know how we can accomplish this successful outcome? We prepare. Having a comprehensive estate plan prepared by an experienced estate planning attorney is key. Without one, your wishes may not be known, and you could leave your family vulnerable to unnecessary complications, taxes, and legal battles.

Click the link in our bio to book an initial consultation, and let's get started preparing for a successful outcome today.

10/24/2025

Myth: All assets must go through probate.

Fact: Some assets are non-probate assets!

Assets such as life insurance and retirement accounts can pass directly to beneficiaries by beneficiary designation and avoid probate entirely. Property held as joint tenants with right of survivorship or bank accounts with a payable-on-death designation also avoid probate.

We can help you craft a comprehensive plan that keeps all of your assets out of probate court. Give us a call to schedule an initial consultation today.

10/23/2025

Exciting News! We’re hosting a FREE Estate Planning Webinar on Estate Planning for Young Adults!

Join us live on November 2, 2025 at 6:00pm EST to learn the basics of estate planning for young (and even not so young) adults.

Seats are limited, so don’t wait! Click the link in our bio to register and secure your spot today.

10/22/2025

Estate planning now = ultimate relaxation tomorrow.

Having an estate plan means you can rest easy knowing you're prepared for life's uncertainties. With your assets, medical wishes, and family’s future planned for, there’s no need to stress. Whether it’s protecting loved ones or minimizing taxes, we’ve got you covered!

Let’s get your plan in place so you can feel this relaxed too.

10/21/2025

Did you know? 🤔 The federal estate tax exemption amount is scheduled to "sunset" back to its previous amount at the end of 2025.

Right now, the exemption amount is $13.61 million per person or $27.22 million per couple. When it sunsets, it will go back to $5 million ($7 million adjusted for inflation) unless Congress acts prior to January 1, 2026. This means it's likely that more estates will face estate taxes, and less will be passed on to beneficiaries.

Now is the time to review your estate plan and consider strategies to take advantage of the higher exemption amount before it sunsets. Give us a call and let's make sure you have a strategy that minimizes estate taxes.