Law Office of Shihlan Chen

08/26/2026

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🎙️ 《帳上有理》EP12｜家族傳承系列

什麼是遺產規劃？Part 2｜進階信託規劃

信託，真的只是為了避免 Probate 嗎？

如果答案是「不只是」，
那麼問題來了——

🔹 為什麼需要不同的 Subtrust？
🔹 每一個 Subtrust 到底在保護什麼？
🔹 信託設計越複雜越好嗎？
🔹 又有哪些地方一不小心就可能「踩雷」？

這一集，我們從「基本的家庭保障」往前走，
一起拆解進階信託規劃的世界。

家族傳承，不只是把資產留給下一代，
更重要的是：怎麼留下、什麼時候留下，以及留下之後怎麼管理。

點擊收聽： https://open.spotify.com/episode/3A4po9B31KSO5jrKQVfRSy?si=Qzm4chS9Tg6AgMerW--_9Q

08/24/2026

本所很榮幸能贊助本活動，我的幾個小創業家（童工？）和助理（我本人）會去作生意，歡迎各位叔叔伯伯阿姨哥哥姊姊帥哥美女一起來狂打賞，給童工們加油👏保證好玩喔！

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08/19/2026

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👻 聽了這麼多 Probate 的繁瑣和昂貴程序，
你是不是也開始想：
**是不是該為自己的家庭好好做個遺產規劃了？**
但要怎麼開始？怎麼規劃？
🎙️ 歡迎收聽《帳上有理》ＥＰ11：家族傳承系列｜什麼是遺產規劃？

這一集《帳上有理》家族傳承系列，我們延續先前 Probate 話題，一路拆解幾個最容易搞混、卻又非常重要的問題：

📌 台灣和美國的遺產規劃方式，為什麼不太一樣？
📌 Trust 和 Will 到底有什麼不同？
📌 為什麼有些情況下，「有寫遺囑」竟然比沒寫還麻煩？
📌 信託成立之後就沒事了嗎？什麼是 Trust Funding？

因為遺產規劃的出發點是愛,不僅僅是寫幾份文件。

歡迎收聽：https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qmm1BNPRVohbc4dAgCInn?si=s5cHZL6cS86Xw0Et41CJMA

08/13/2026

The one thing many parents forget in the back-to-school rush isn’t the supply list—it’s naming who will care for their child if the unthinkable happens.

A real-life estate-planning case showed how quickly a child can be at risk of being placed with the wrong guardian when a parent dies without an immediate guardianship plan. Many parents assume a Will is enough. But a Will generally names your preferred guardian; it does not by itself create an immediate caregiving arrangement, and the nomination still goes through the court process.

Your Child Emergency Plan helps make your wishes clear, gives trusted people practical instructions, and helps your child’s care stay aligned with your intentions during a crisis.

Before the school year gets busy, ask:
• Who can step in right away?
• Does that person know?
• Do they know your child’s routines, doctors, school, and needs?
• Is your plan current?

開學季忙著準備文具和用品的同時，許多父母往往忘記了一件最重要的事——萬一發生意外，誰來照顧孩子？

真實的遺產規劃案例顯示，如果父母在沒有即時監護安排的情況下過世，孩子很可能面臨被法院交給並不合適的人照顧的風險。許多父母以為只要有一份遺囑（Will）就夠了，但遺囑通常只是表達您希望由誰擔任監護人，並不能自動建立即時的照護安排，且任命過程仍然需要經過漫長的法院程序。

您的 Child Emergency Plan 能幫助您清楚表達意願，賦予信任的人實際執行的權限，確保在危機發生時，孩子的照顧方式完全符合您的期望。

在學校生活忙碌起來之前，請問自己：
• 誰能在第一時間介入照顧？
• 這位人選知道這件事嗎？
• 他們了解孩子的日常作息、醫生、學校和特殊需求嗎？
• 您的計劃是最新的嗎？

#加州法律 #監護人規劃

08/12/2026

podcast又有新的一集上架！歡迎收聽😍

08/11/2026

Your child turned 18. In an emergency, you may now be a legal stranger. 🎓

Once your teen becomes a legal adult, parents don’t automatically have the authority to:
• Access medical information
• Make healthcare decisions
• Receive college records or grades
• Manage finances or sign documents

That means a crisis can become even more stressful if the right legal authorizations and powers of attorney aren’t in place.

If your child is under 18, this is also the perfect time to review your Child Emergency Plan—and prepare for the transition to adulthood. A Family Legacy Strategy Session can help your family understand what needs to be updated before your college-bound teen leaves home.

Your child may be ready for college. Is your family legally prepared for an emergency?

孩子滿18歲後，您在緊急情況下可能不再擁有自動的法律權利。🎓

一旦您的孩子成為法定成年人，父母將不再自動擁有以下權限：
• 查閱醫療資訊
• 做醫療決定
• 取得大學成績單或學籍紀錄
• 管理財務或簽署法律文件

這意味著，如果在沒有提前做好相關法律授權與代理人的情況下發生突發狀況，情況可能會變得更加棘手與壓力重重。

如果您的孩子還未滿18歲，現在正是檢視您的 Child Emergency Plan 並為孩子成年做準備的最佳時機。透過 Family Legacy Strategy Session，我們可以協助您的家庭在孩子離家上大學前做好萬全準備。

您的孩子準備好上大學了嗎？您的家庭準備好面對緊急狀況了嗎？

#加州遺產規劃 #信託規劃

08/06/2026

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06/25/2026

Would you trust your 18-year-old with a life-changing amount of money all at once?

Without a Trust, that’s exactly what happens in Probate. The court usually hands over a lump sum inheritance the moment a child turns 18. That’s a big responsibility for a teenager!

With a Trust, you stay in control even when you’re not here. You can decide when and how distributions happen—maybe at age 25, 30, or when they reach specific milestones. Plus, assets kept in a Trust are protected from "creditors and ex-spouses," ensuring your hard-earned legacy stays with your family.

Don’t leave your family’s future to probate chaos. Let’s build a plan that protects them for life.

Book your Family Legacy Strategy Session today at the link in our bio!

您會放心地將一大筆遺產一次性交給18歲的孩子嗎？

如果沒有設立信託，遺產處理程序（Probate）通常會在孩子年滿18歲時，將所有遺產一次性交給他們。這對一個青少年來說，責任實在太重了！

有了信託，即使您不在身邊，您依然可以掌控一切。您可以決定何時以及如何分配財產——例如在25歲、30歲，或者在他們完成學業或買房等重要里程碑時。此外，信託中的資產還能受到保護，免受「債權人和前配偶」的影響，確保您辛勤累積的遺產留在家人身邊。

別讓家人的未來陷入法律程序的混亂中。讓我們一起制定一份能終身保護他們的計劃。

立即預約您的家庭傳承策略會議（Family Legacy Strategy Session）！

06/23/2026

Most people think estate planning is only about what happens after they’re gone. But what happens if you’re still here but can’t make your own decisions?

Without a Living Trust, your family could face "Living Probate"—a public, court-controlled process. It’s expensive, time-consuming, and puts a judge in charge of your private affairs.

A Living Trust acts as your safety net while you’re alive. It ensures that the people you trust can step in immediately to manage your care and finances without court interference. No judges, no public records—just seamless protection.

Ready to build your safety net? Let’s talk about a plan that protects you now and your legacy later. DM us to book your Family Legacy Strategy Session!

很多人认为遗产规划只是为了身后事。但如果你还在，却因为意外或疾病无法为自己做决定时，该怎么办？

如果没有生前信托（Living Trust），你的家人可能会面临“生前遗嘱认证”（Living Probate）——这是一个由法院主导的公开程序。这不仅费用高昂、耗时，还会让法官介入你的私生活。

生前信托是你生前的安全网。它能确保你信任的人在需要时立即介入，管理你的照护和财务，无需法院干预。没有法官，没有公开记录，只有全方位的保护。

准备好建立你的安全网了吗？让我们制定一个现在保护你、未来保护家人的计划。欢迎私信预约您的“家庭传承策略会议”（Family Legacy Strategy Session）！

06/18/2026

Living Trust vs. Probate: The Showdown 🥊

In this corner, we have Probate—the legal equivalent of a slow-motion car crash. It’s public (hello, nosey neighbors!), takes forever, and in California, a $1M estate triggers roughly $46,000 in statutory fees. 💸

In the other corner: The Living Trust. It keeps your business private, skips the court drama, and ensures your loved ones are protected without the 18-month wait.

Privacy vs. Public Record? It’s not even a contest. One is a closed-door family meeting; the other is a public record for anyone to see.

Ready to choose the winner? Book a Family Legacy Strategy Session today.

生前信託 vs. 遺產法院：终极大对决 🥊

遺產法院程序就像一場法律馬拉松。它是公開的（隱私全無！），過程漫長，且在加州，價值100萬美元的遺產法定費用約為4.6萬美元。💸

生前信託則能保護隱私，跳過法院糾紛，確保家人快速獲得保障，省去高額費用與一年以上的等待。

隱私還是公開？一個是溫馨的家庭會議，另一個則是法院公告。

準備好選擇贏家了嗎？立即預約「家庭遺產策略會議」(Family Legacy Strategy Session)。