Recent Posts in Estate Planning

• Posted By Law Offices of Dan Chern, P.C. 20-Dec-2017

  For the Wealthy, Dying Without a Will Is Common

  It may be surprising to learn that the wealthy and celebrities often are among the more than 55% of American adults who don’t have a will or estate plan in place. It isn’t uncommon for people to neglect their estate plans, which can have ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Dan Chern, P.C. 6-Dec-2017

  Prenups Are More Common for the Millennial Generation

  In the past, prenuptial agreements have often been stigmatized and seen as “unromantic” by couples who felt such an agreement was signaling that they intended to end their marriage. The millennial generation have been turning these views ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Dan Chern, P.C. 7-Oct-2015

  How Stepfamilies Can Impact Estate Plans

  These days, step-relatives are more common than ever before. In fact, a 2011 study from the Pew Research Center indicates that at least one out of every five Americans now have a step-relative, and the U.S. Census Bureau states that there are now ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Dan Chern, P.C. 7-Apr-2015

  The 7 Frequently Asked Questions About Asset Preservation

  Medicaid Planning, Long Term Care, Asset Preservation, Estate Planning – They All Have the Same Concern – Protecting Your Loved Ones As a Dallas elder law attorney, I work with a lot of families on asset preservation and protection. When ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Dan Chern, P.C. 6-Apr-2015

  Why Do Small Estates Need Estate Settlement Services?

  Even estates valued at less than $150,000 still need settlement services to handle estate settlement costs and estate distribution. As of 2015, estates of less than $5.43 million are exempt from estate taxes. With the federal estate tax issue ...

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