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Raising Stewards, Not Mere Beneficiaries: Preparing the Next Generation for Inheritance

Steward —a term for someone entrusted with the care of something that does not personally belong to them—is commonly used in such realms as business,

“It Has Been Such a Good Life”: The Legacy Your Loved Ones Need

When Anna Harp lost her father, Rudolph Clausing , she didn’t get to say goodbye. It was January 2021, during the height of the COVID-19

Understanding Inheritance Taxes: What You and Your Beneficiaries Need to Know

When planning for your death, there’s one issue you may not have thought about, but is so important to your beneficiaries: will your loved ones

Talking to Aging Parents About Estate Planning

Beyond the practical purpose of transferring assets and reducing taxes, an estate plan reflects love, responsibility, and values. That emotional heaviness may be part of

Love, Loss, and Legacy: Handling Sentimental Belongings After the Death of a Loved One

Personal items accumulated over our lifetimes may be left in estate planning limbo when we pass away. You may have kept many personal effects and

Estate Planning for High-Net-Worth Families in Newport Beach

Key Takeaways The estate tax exemption will rise to $15 million per individual in 2026, but advanced planning is still essential to avoid the 40%

Protecting What You’ve Built: A Guide to Transferring Real Estate in Newport Beach

For many Southern California families, real estate is the most valuable asset in an estate. But transferring property — whether a vacation home, rental, or

How to Get Organized to Meet with Your Estate Planning Attorney

How to Get Organized to Meet with Your Estate Planning Attorney You have decided to meet with an estate planning attorney to get your affairs

Why Real Estate Drives Estate Planning in Southern California

In Orange County and throughout Southern California, real estate is often a family’s largest asset. Many homeowners purchased property decades ago for a fraction of

Emotions the Estate Planning Process Can Bring Up and How to Address Them

People often have a ready list of reasons—or depending on how you look at it, excuses—for putting off completing their estate plan: “I just haven’t

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