Chen Law, LLC

04/30/2023

An estate plan, at its core, is the process of planning the management of someone’s assets in the event of their incapacity or death. Each person’s estate plan varies, but typically, it’s a process that starts with having a will as well as having various advance directives that operate while a person is still alive, including a financial power of attorney and a health care advance medical directive. https://www.chenuplaw.com/post/why-you-need-a-will-in-estate-planning

An estate plan, at its core, is the process of planning the management of someone’s assets in the event of their incapacity or death. Each person’s estate plan varies, but typically, it’s a process that starts with having a will as well as having various advance directives that operate while a...

04/30/2023

With the world becoming more integrated online, many valuable possessions have now become digital assets. Families today store much of their information and personal property digitally. These may include family photos, purchased music or movies, and important data files. However, online assets are protected with passwords which can make it difficult for family members to access in the event of your passing. https://www.chenuplaw.com/post/digital-assets-in-estate-planning

With the world becoming more integrated online, many valuable possessions have now become digital assets. Families today store much of their information and personal property digitally. These may include family photos, purchased music or movies, and important data files. However, online assets are p...

04/28/2023

It is vitally important for everyone to have a will so that they may directly control where their property or assets may go after death. A will allows a person to specify who receives assets when they are gone. It may include real estate, investments, money, jewelry, and many other things. A will also allows an individual to appoint an executor of the estate who is in charge of making sure the terms of the will are followed. https://www.chenuplaw.com/post/why-you-need-a-will-in-estate-planning

An estate plan, at its core, is the process of planning the management of someone’s assets in the event of their incapacity or death. Each person’s estate plan varies, but typically, it’s a process that starts with having a will as well as having various advance directives that operate while a...

04/27/2023

A digital asset is any electronic record to which a person has a right or interest - not including an underlying asset or liability unless said asset or liability is itself an electronic record: Email accounts, Cryptocurrency keys, Social media accounts, Online banking accounts, Online subscription-based accounts, E-Commerce or marketplace accounts, Photos saved online, Online accounts for utilities, Loyalty program benefits, and Any other personal information stored digitally. https://www.chenuplaw.com/post/digital-assets-in-estate-planning

With the world becoming more integrated online, many valuable possessions have now become digital assets. Families today store much of their information and personal property digitally. These may include family photos, purchased music or movies, and important data files. However, online assets are p...

04/26/2023

An advance health care directive is a legal document outlining what medical decisions you want to be made on your behalf if you are unable to make the decisions yourself. They can be useful for doctors and family members in the event you are terminally ill, seriously injured, in a coma, or near the end of life. In Alabama, an advance health care directive executed in another state which follows the laws of that state or of this state is valid. https://www.chenuplaw.com/post/what-is-an-advance-health-care-directive

An advance health care directive is a legal document outlining what medical decisions you want to be made on your behalf if you are unable to make the decisions yourself. They can be useful for doctors and family members in the event you are terminally ill, seriously injured, in a coma, or near the....

04/26/2023

Did you know that Prior to creating Chen Law, attorney Derek Chen clerked for the Alabama Secretary of State as well as the Tuscaloosa District Attorney's Office? Learn more about attorney Derek Chen: https://www.chenuplaw.com/about-derek-chen.

Attorney Derek Chen created Chen Law, LLC in 2021 to bring a fresh perspective to representing clients in probate, estate planning, adoption, conservatorship, and guardianship issues.

04/26/2023

Attorney Derek Chen is here to help you keep your chen up when you're facing probate, estate planning, adoption, conservatorship, guardianship issues, and personal injury claims.

04/25/2023

Attorney Derek Chen joined Talk of Alabama on Monday, March 6, to discuss the importance of estate planning. To watch the full interview, visit https://abc3340.com/station/talk-of-alabama/talk-of-alabama-estate-planning-chen-law-llc-362023.

ALABAMA - Chen Law LLC is here to help you keep your chen up while facing probate, estate planning, adoption, conservatorship, guardianship issues, and personal

03/08/2023

Attorney Derek Chen joined Talk of Alabama on Monday, March 6, to discuss the importance of estate planning. To watch the full interview and read some highlights from the interview, visit https://www.chenuplaw.com/post/attorney-derek-chen-talks-estate-planning-on-talk-of-alabama.

ALABAMA - Chen Law LLC is here to help you keep your chen up while facing probate, estate planning, adoption, conservatorship, guardianship issues, and personal

12/28/2022

Why probate a will in Alabama? Probating a will allows the deceased person’s wishes to be carried out. It also allows the executor named in the will to obtain the powers necessary to carry out the terms of the will. If a will is not probated, it is of no real effect.

12/27/2022

Why probate if there is a will? Probating a will allows the deceased person’s wishes to be carried out. It also allows the executor named in the will to obtain the powers necessary to carry out the terms of the will. If a will is not probated, it is of no real effect.