C. Daniel Vaughan is a lawyer practicing estate planning and estate administration, trusts and estates, advance directives and 43 other areas of law. C. Daniel received a degree from College of William & Mary in 1999, and has been licensed for 27 years. C. Daniel practices at Vaughan, Fincher & Sotelo, PC in Vienna, VA.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.Dan is the best (and I have known lots: divorce, QDRO, accidents, corporate lawyers). He is patient:professional, communicates well and get things done correctly, honoring agreed fee agreements. However, what makes him stand out is his compassion and he truly cares. Dan/his firm helped me with my will, trust, etc. I paid the agreed fee and they did a fabulous job of putting everything I desire in my will, trust, etc. Most good lawyers stop here, but not Dan. Recently I emailed him about my QDRO lawyer wanted me to pay more $ to subpoena my ex’s retirement plan when I have already paid the firm fixed price and subpoena is part of the QDRO process (especially when your ex is an a** h***). I didn't even know if Dan would respond (QDRO is not his area). But, he responded with a long, caring email to comfort me and give me advice, encouragement and support! I feel lawyers see us like ATM and charge every min we talk to them. Dan does not and he really cares!
I am surprised that no clients reviewed Dan on his wonderful work. Maybe because of Dan’s specialty area: estate planning — so most of Dan’s clients are well established (Translate: old. lol) and don’t want to be bothered with writing a review. My friend recommended Dan to me. (but i still grilled him and checked him out during our initial discussion). My experience with Dan/his firm (george is another lawyer I worked with later) are very positive. I think they may be tiny bit pricier, but you get what you pay for: timely response, well organized, great work with only a few minor changes, and nice offices, knowledgeable assistants/paralegals (?), friendly front desk lady, etc). If you are like me, like to read reviews (despite your friends’ strong recommendations) and comparing prices for estate planning, time to stop reading (and hoping to save a few dollars) — just go to Dan/Geirge to get your estate planning done already. lol
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Areas of Law
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Trusts and Estates 2
- Powers of Attorney
- Charitable Giving
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Wills and Probate 1
- Living Wills
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Taxation 2
- Estate and Gift Taxation
- Tax Planning
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Business Law 1
- Limited Liability Company Law
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Inheritance
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Other 38
- Estate Planning and Estate Administration
- Advance Directives
- Wills
- Living Trusts
- Trust Planning
- Family Trusts
- Trust Law
- Family Wealth Transfer
- Wealth Preservation
- Wealth Planning
- Federal Estate and Gift Taxation
- Generation Skipping Tax
- Inheritance Tax
- Transfer Tax
- Trusts and Estates Taxation
- Retirement Distribution Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Family Limited Partnerships
- Family Partnerships
- Limited Liability Partnerships
- Limited Partnerships
- Charitable Trusts and Foundations
- Probate
- Probate Administration
- Ancillary Probate
- Estate Administration
- Estate Settlements
- Decedents Estates
- Trust Administration
- Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children
- Estate Planning for the Disabled
- Estate Planning for the Elderly
- Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
- Special Needs Trusts
- Pet Trusts
- Successions
- Contested Trusts and Estates
Practice Details
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1999, Virginia
MembershipsFairfax and Loudoun County Bar Associations
Virginia State Bar (current Officer and Member of the Board of Governors - Trusts and Estates Section)
Northern Virginia Estate Planning Council. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolCollege of William & Mary
J.D.
Order of the Coif
College of William & Mary
J.D.
Law Review
Other EducationCollege of William & Mary
Class of 1999
Order of the Coif
College of William & Mary
Class of 1999
Law Review
University of Virginia
Class of 1996
B.A.
C. Daniel Vaughan
8609 Westwood Center Drive, Suite 400Vienna, VA 22182U.S.A.
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