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Archive for Month: April 2026

“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

When Business Succession Planning Goes Wrong, It’s Usually Preventable

Most California business owners have a plan, at least in their heads. The problem is that a plan in your head doesn’t hold up in

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

013: How California Business Owners Can Transfer Wealth, Protect Assets, and Avoid Probate Court

Business succession planning is where California business owners lose the most money — and most of them never see it coming. In this episode, DeDe

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

Business Succession Planning in California: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know

Most California business owners are experts at building their businesses. Very few are experts at protecting them. Succession planning remains one of the most overlooked

When a Trustee Becomes a Burden: Knowing When to Fire Theme

The title of trustee implies that this position should be held by someone you find trustworthy, and for good reason. Serving as a trustee of

How to Avoid Probate in California – 3 Smart Legal Strategies

Key Takeaways Probate is triggered in California at $184,500 in fair market value — meaning almost every homeowner is at risk, regardless of income level.

012: Business Succession Planning in California: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know Before It’s Too Late

In this episode of Legacy Protected, DeDe Soto breaks down everything California business owners need to know about business succession planning — and why most

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