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Romelia "DeDe" Soto

With more than 20 years of legal experience, Romelia “DeDe” Soto is prepared to provide you with the knowledgeable advice and skilled representation you need.

We help those who choose to plan and we clean up the messes of those who fail to plan.

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Newport Beach Estate Planning Attorneys

At The Soto Law Group, we understand and serve the needs of our clients in all stages of life. From preparation via Estate Planning, Special Needs, Conservatorships, Trust Administration, Probate or Trust and Wills disputes. We serve all generations of clients in Newport Beach and surrounding California communities.

Newport Beach estate planning attorney Romelia “DeDe” Soto, Esq. has extensive experience handling issues ranging from simple wills and trusts to high-asset real estate transfers and business successions. DeDe and her experienced legal team are prepared to handle your critical legal issues with care and attention to detail.

“We help those who choose to plan and we clean up the messes of those who fail to plan.”

-Romelia “DeDe” Soto

Estate Planning – Wills and Revocable or Irrevocable Trusts

We can help you protect your family and your assets and according to your wishes through careful and customized design of your Will, Trust, Health Care Directives and Durable Power of Attorney and, for families with minor children, Naming Guardians.

Probate

We help you through the complex and overwhelming process of settling the legal and financial affairs of a deceased family member.

Trust Administration

We assist and represent the Successor Trustee and/or Executor with the fiduciary duty of their role and make sure their rights and interests are protected through the administration of a decedent’s estate.

Conservatorships

We guide you through this often complex and emotional process.

Special Needs/Supplemental Trusts

We ensure proper planning and protection for the financial future and support for your special needs child or disabled family member.

Naming Guardians/Child Protection Plans

If you are a parent of children who are counting on you, your estate plan must begin with ensuring your children would always be taken care of by the people you want, in the way you want no matter what happens.

Will and Trust Disputes - Litigation

If you are engaged in an estate dispute, we can help you explore your options and understand the full scope of your legal rights.

Inheritance Rights/Beneficiary Representation

If you are an heir to a decedent’s estate and have questions about your rights or you are experiencing issues with the Successor Trustee or Executor of an estate, we can represent you to make sure your rights are protected and the wishes of the decedent are executed properly.

Business Planning and Succession

We can help establish an LLC or Corporation for your business and protect your real estate investments.

Real Estate Deed Transfers

If you have a real property asset in California that needs to be transferred into your trust, we can facilitate your request.

Place Your Legal Matters In Trusted Hands

The Soto Law Group is a trusted source of legal guidance for families in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine and throughout surrounding California communities.

Newport Beach estate planning attorney Romelia “DeDe” Soto has extensive experience handling issues ranging from simple wills and trusts to high-asset real estate transfers and business successions.

DeDe and our experienced legal team are prepared to handle your critical legal issues with care and attention to detail.

What DeDe's

Clients Say

James Thieme

The Soto Law Group helped me in a very dark time. Not only was I trying to process my dad's estate after his passing, but the first estate attorney I hired ran out on me. Soto Law Group stepped up and carefully guided me through the entire process with everything I needed to do and helped me with filing the correct documents to inherit the house and keep the property taxes low. They even helped me make my own living trust. I believe that things of value are worth investing in, and I don't regret one cent that I paid for their help and guidance through a very stressful time in my life.

Josh

My father and I had a great experience working with DeDe, the owner of Soto Law Group, for our family trust and estate planning. She made the whole process super easy to understand and never made us feel rushed or overwhelmed. DeDe took the time to explain everything clearly and answered all of our questions along the way. She was super professional, thorough, and genuinely cared about making sure our family was protected. The entire experience was smooth and stress-free, and we felt confident knowing everything was handled correctly. Highly recommend DeDe and Soto Law Group if you’re looking for someone you can trust with estate planning. Thank you again for your help.

Danube Marandi

Easy to work with and knowledgeable. We definitely would recommend Soto Law Firm.

Linda Kasulis

New to California I needed to update my will/trust. The Soto law group exceeded my expectations. Dede and her team were extremely thorough and efficient, they listened to my needs and answered all my questions. I had the pleasure of caring for my parents; but the after death experiences I had were very different. I survived 13 months of probate which was brutal after my Mom passed with an unsigned Will. Then I had a much smoother transition after my Dads passing with all the documents in line. I cannot stress enough the need to have your business in order for your peace of mind along with your family. Be proactive and make your wishes known now so things go smoothly later. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Courtney Barnard

Highly recommend! DeDe made everything so easy to understand and complete. We are so grateful to have found Soto Law Group!

Josh Topliff

The Soto Law Group was very helpful when completing my family trust! They were very thorough and had great communication. I will definitely use them again if needed.

Mark Stefani

Dede has worked with my family for many years, consistently providing exceptional service. Her expertise and dedication gives us complete confidence in our estate planning, and we wouldn’t choose anyone else! Thank you Soto Law Group

C Wolf

It is delightful to work with Dede and her group. They guided me through the Wills, trusts and estate planning process with patience and thoroughness. We established a great working relationship and I revisited Soto Law for my needs in a Probate matter. I am luck to have Soto Law Group on my speed dial and in my corner. Thank you for all your good work.

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