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Digital Estate Planning: Why Passwords Aren’t Enough

Key Takeaways Introduction She found the notebook in the top drawer of her mother’s desk. Six pages. Every account. Every password. Username, password, recovery question.

What You Should Know about Life Insurance in Estate Planning

Key Takeaways Introduction An estate plan may look perfect on paper—until your heirs need cash quickly. Life insurance can be a powerful tool for addressing

When Your Spouse Won’t Get on Board with Estate Planning: What to Do Now

Key Takeaways Introduction You’ve brought it up before. Maybe it came up after watching a friend go through something hard, a probate process that dragged

How to Protect Your Children with a Legal Guardianship Plan in California

KEY TAKEAWAYS Most parents assume that having a will means their children are protected. It’s a reasonable assumption — but it’s also one of the

What Is a Special Needs Trust and Why Might Your Family Need One?

KEY TAKEAWAYS For families raising a child with a disability, the love and care they provide every single day is extraordinary. But one question tends

Trust Administration in California: A Step-by-Step Guide for Trustees

KEY TAKEAWAYS In this episode of Legacy Protected, estate planning and trust administration attorney Romelia “DeDe” Soto of The Soto Law Group walks through one

Business Succession Planning in California: Don’t Leave It to Chance

Key Takeaways Introduction If you own a business in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, or Irvine, chances are you spend most of your energy growing that

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in California?

Death is an inevitable part of life, yet many people delay or overlook the importance of estate planning. If you reside in California, understanding what

How to Choose the Initial Trustee of Your Trust

When you establish a trust, you nominate someone to be the trustee. If you are creating a revocable living trust, you will likely be the

Creative Uses for a Loved One’s Stuff

The average American owns a great deal of stuff: toys, clothing, furniture, shoes, jewelry, dishware, tools, knickknacks, gadgets, books, papers. Trinkets from trips we may

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