When you die, estate planners say, one of the finest gifts you can leave your heirs is a plan for avoiding probate. Probate ...

Don't let common inheritance myths derail your family's future. Learn the truths about taxes, wills, and assets so you can ...

Probate is the legal process of administering a Decedent’s Last Will & Testament (“Will”), whereby assets owned by the Decedent at death are distributed pursuant to the terms of their Will, or if ...

Before you invest time and money into probate avoidance strategies, it's worth taking a step back to understand whether this should actually be a priority for your family.

Putting everything you own into a living trust can feel like the safest way to help your kids skip probate, but some assets are actually designed to bypass the court system without ever touching a ...

Estate planning has its own confusing vocabulary. Wills, trusts and powers-of-attorney all serve different purposes, but people often assume they do the same thing. One of the most misunderstood ...

The Great Wealth Transfer means many may inherit homes, but high taxes, maintenance costs, and legal issues can limit real wealth gains. Learn what to expect.

Soto Law Group has published a comprehensive new article, “Newport Beach Probate – How Long It Takes and What It Really Costs,” offering a detailed look into the probate process in Orange County, ...