Douglas L. Kaune

Douglas L. Kaune
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

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I am and estate planning, asset/creditor protectionand estate/trust administration attorney practicing primarily in Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, Philadelphia,... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Excellent estate planning”

Posted by: a Estate Planning client, 8 months ago.

Client Review: We hired Doug to draw up a will for us. He provided a very clear explanation of the tax laws and the best options for us. He was very responsive to... more
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5 star rating

“Estate Planning Made Enjoyable”

Posted by: Lisa, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I put off the process of having a new will made for me because I was nervous about talking about all of the related issues. I was relieved to find... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements


Christian K. Lassen II

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), 8 months ago
David A. Pless

I have frequently endorsed this Attorney to my clients and in every instance Doug's representation has exceeded expectations. I continue to... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Pless , Malvern (PA), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

17 years since Douglas L. Kaune was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Pennsylvania Active 1996 05/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Outside Counsel at Phoenixville Area Senior Center 2003–present
Outside Counsel at Optimistic Real Estate Associates, L.P. 2001–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Widener University School of Law 1995
Dickinson College 1992
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
2010 Top Lawyer Main Line Today Magazine 2010
Estate Planning Attorney of the Year Attorney's Abstract 2008
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys 2009–present
Member Devon Preparatory School Endowment 2007–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 53 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
20 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
18 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 11 Legal Guides
1 Staff Pick
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Save Your Personal Injury Award With OBRA Special Needs Trusts Special Needs Blog 2010
Remember to Review Your Tax Allocation Clause UTBF Estate Planning Blog 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Proper use of beneficiary designations Beneficiary Designation Issues and Answers 2008
Protecting Beneficiaries From Creditors and Divorce Hoover Financial Group 2007
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