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Eric Samuel Kane
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Eric S. Kane, Esq. has been practicing law for over twenty years and has represented over 1,000 clients in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, and charitable planning. Mr. Kane has handled probate matters throughout Florida. A highly skilled attorney, Mr. Kane has been recognized by several organizations including Super Lawyers and Avvo as a top-rated attorney in his field.
Mr. Kane has been an advocate for various charitable causes and has been twice recognized by the American Cancer Society (ACS) as their National Professional Advisor of the Year (2019 and 2022). In 2018, the University of Miami Alumni Association honored Mr. Kane for his philanthropic work with the University of Miami Planned Giving Board.
Mr. Kane frequently lectures on the topics of estate planning, probate administration, and healthcare related matters. Mr. Kane has served as a faculty presenter at the Florida Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (FMDA) annual conferences and the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (NADONA) national conference, lecturing on the legal and ethical implications involving the use of Advanced Directives. He has also presented for the Society of Financial Services Professionals (FSP) on the use of donor advised funds, charitable gift annuities, split-interest charitable trusts, and other charitable giving techniques.
Mr. Kane has authored a section in a course manual on revocable trusts, estate tax planning, and use of irrevocable trusts in Florida entitled "New Era of Estate Planning in Florida" for Lorman Education Services. Mr. Kane also authored an article entitled "What Every Estate Planning Attorney Should Know About Florida Homestead Law" for Wealth Counsel's Quarterly edition.
Mr. Kane currently serves on the following philanthropic boards: Greater Miami Jewish Federation (Member of the Board of Directors, Board Member of the Foundation, and Chairperson of the Professional Advisory Committee); American Cancer Society Nationwide Gift Planning Advisory Council (Member and Past Chairperson); and University of Miami Planned Giving Board (Member).
Mr. Kane has past experience as an appointed Special Magistrate, Court Appointed Receiver, and Guardian/Attorney/Administrator Ad Litem in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County.
Mr. Kane is a graduate of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Florida Fellows Institute, graduated cum laude with a J.D. and L.LM from the University of Miami School of Law, and graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Government and Latin American Studies from Franklin and Marshall College.
Attorney Eric S. Kane focuses exclusively on legal matters arising under state and federal trust and estate law. A well-respected lawyer and lecturer, Mr. Kane provides legal advocacy for basic or sophisticated estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, and charitable planning.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Probate
40%
22 years
Estate Planning
30%
22 years
Trusts
30%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Eric Samuel Kane
(305) 937-7280
Fax
20900 NE 30th Avenue, Suite 403, Aventura, FL, 33180
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Posted by Debbie | March 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
EXCELLENT ATTORNEY - HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
We had a death in the family in Florida ( l live out of state). I found Mr Kane on line and contacted him. From first contact he was professional, kind and competent. I hired him to represent the estate and it was a perfect decision. He is available, always explains things, quickly responds to qu...
Posted by Vickey | January 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent lawyer and exceptional human being!
Mr. Kane helped me to "survive" all that went into settling the estate of my late father. I would have been unable to accomplish what needed to be done without his invaluable guidance and assistance.
Posted by Jean-Claude | November 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mr. Kane was a great adviser.
Mr.Kane was quite considerate and patient. He educated me during the process of preparing the Revocable Trust. I feel that my heirs should be very grateful to him also because his labor would have saved them considerable probate time and expenses. In addition, Mr. Kane has a great personality and ...
Posted by Susan | July 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Review for Eric Kane
Eric is one the most professional, timely and thorough attorney that I have been fortunate to work with. As a CPA, it is very important that we receive accurate and timely responses from the attorneys we deal with. Eric has met all our expectations.
Posted by Tracie | February 12, 2015
100% satisfied out-of-state client
Mr. Kane was extremely attentive to our needs. He was knowledgeable, sympathetic, and personable. He explained the process to us in a way that we all could understand. He made us feel completely at ease despite the fact that we had lost our loved one, were in a different state, and completely unfam...
Eric Samuel Kane's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse Eric S. Kane. Eric is extremely knowledgeable about estate planning from the drafting point of view to when the plan needs to be implemented. I have co-counseled with him and I am always impressed by his professionalism and his excellence in representing his clients to the fullest."
"I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is one of the most detailed and conscientious attorneys that I know."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Top Rated Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Top Rated Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, Super Lawyers
2024
Best of Issue - Attorney, Aventura Magazine
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Top Rated Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, Super Lawers
2023
Top 100 Attorneys Wills, Trust, and Estates Probate Law, Florida, The National Advocates
2022
Top 100 Attorneys Wills, Trust, Estates and Probate Law, Florida, The National Advocates
2022
National Chairperson, American Cancer Society's Nationwide Gift Planning Advisor Council
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Top Rated Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, Super Lawyers
2022
National Professional Advisor of the Year, American Cancer Society (ACS)
2021
National Chairperson, American Cancer Society's Nationwide Gift Planning Advisor Council
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Top Rated Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 10 Lawyer Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probate Law, The National Advocates
2020
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2019
National Professional Advisor of the Year, American Cancer Society (ACS)
2019
Top 100 Lawyers "Wills, Trusts, and Estates in Florida", National Advocates
2019
Lawyer of Distinction "Estate Planning, Wills, and Estates", Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Lawyers "Wills, Trusts, and Estates in Florida", The National Advocates
2018
Lawyer of Distinction "Estate Planning, Wills, and Estates", Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Rising Star "Estate Planning and Probate" in Florida, Super Lawyers
2018
Alumni Charitable Planning / Service Award, University of Miami Office of Estate Planning and the Board of Directors of the Law Alumni Association
2017
Rising Star "Estate Planning and Probate" in Florida, Super Lawyers
2017
Lawyer of Distinction "Estate Planning, Wills, and Estates", Lawyers of Distinction
2017
Top 100 Lawyers "Wills, Trusts, and Estates in Florida, The National Advocates
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Lawyers "Wills, Trusts, and Estates" in Florida, The National Advocates
2015
Top 100 Lawyers "Wills, Trusts, and Etates" in Florida, The National Advocates
2004
Graduated cum laude, University of Miami School of Law
2004
Honor Society of Bar and Gavel, University of Miami School of Law
2004
Mofsky Award Recipient, University of Miami School of Law
2002
Legal Research and Writing Deans Fellow, University of Miami School of Law
2001
Graduated cum laude with honors, Franklin and Marshall College
2001
Bicentennial Prize Recipient, Franklin and Marshall College
2001
Phi Sigma Alpha Political Honors Society, Franklin and Marshall College
2001
Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, Franklin and Marshall College
1999
Dana Scholar, Franklin and Marshall College
1999
Spalding Fellow, Franklin and Marshall College
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Eric S. Kane, P.L.
Associations
2025 - Present
Greater Miami Jewish FederationMember of the Board of Directors
2019 - Present
Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)Florida Fellow
2019 - Present
American Cancer SocietyNationwide Gift Planning Advisor Council (Member & Past Chair)
2018 - Present
University of Miami Office of Planned GivingMember of the Professional Advisory Committee
2017 - Present
Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish FederationMember of the Professional Advisory Committee
2010 - Present
Estate Planning Council of Greater MiamiMember
2008 - Present
Florida Bar Association, Real Property Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
Aventura Marketing CouncilMember
2008 - Present
Wealth CounselMember
Education
2018
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
Florida Fellow
2006
University of Miami School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2004
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Franklin and Marshall College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
Keller Williams
Top Concepts for All Realtors to Know About Estate Planning, Probate, and Trusts
2025
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Legal and Judaic Understanding of Healthcare Advance Directives and Legacy Decisions
2024
Florida Society of Post-Acute Care and Long-Term Care Medicine (FMDA) Annual Conference
The Use of Advanced Directives and Medical Ethics
2023
Integrated Insurance Consulting
Charitable Planning for Ordinary People
2022
Financial Service Professionals (FSP)
Charitable Planning Strategies for Regular People
2021
Florida Society of Post-Acute Care and Long-Term Care Medicine (FMDA) Annual Conference
Medical Ethics
2020
National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (Nadona) Annual Conference
The Legal and Ethical Implications Involving the Use of Advanced Directives.
2019
Florida Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (FMDA) Annual Conference
The Legal and Ethical Implications Involving the Use of Advanced Directives in Florida.
2018
2018 And Beyond: Long-Term Investment Themes: Meeting The Challenges of Tomorrow During These Times of Uncertainty
US Estate & Tax Reform Package: Planning for Tax Reform: What it Means to Investors and What Can You do Right Now.
2017
Women's Club
Estate Planning and Tax Law Update
2017
Osher Center for Lifelong Learning Institute
Estate Planning and Tax Law Update
2017
Men's Club
Estate Planning and Tax Law Update
2017
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Special Needs Trusts
2014
Finding Opportunity In Today's Market Environment
Estate & Tax Update
2014
Current Market Conditions and How They May Affect Your Portfolio
Estate & Tax Update
2012
New Era of Estate Planning in Florida
Estate Tax Planning, Use of Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
2011
Estate Planning & Estate Taxes
Estate Planning , Use of Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
Publications
2012
Lorman Educational Services "New Era of Estate Planning in Florida"
Estate Tax Planning, Use of Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
2010
Central Florida Pets
Pet Trusts - My Pet Has an Attorney?
2009
The Wealth Counsel Quarterly
Homestead Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides