DALLAS, TX.- Heritage Auctions has announced the appointment of Karl Chiao to the company’s Trusts & Estates department. His office will be at the Slocum Street Design District annex, where Heritage regularly previews its auctions of Furniture & Decorative Arts, Modern & Contemporary Art and Fine Jewelry, among 27 other represented categories. “Karl has deep ties to the Dallas community through his extensive involvement in various arts, philanthropic and civic organizations; his sterling reputation precedes him,” said Greg Rohan, President of Heritage Auctions. “We are pleased to welcome the considerable history, knowledge and influence that he brings to the position, and we look forward to his continuing the good work of our Trusts & Estates department.” Karl will be working closely with Mark Prendergast, Heritage’s Director of Trusts & Estates, who is based in Houston, and with Meredith Meuwly, Herit