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also known as DeDe Soto
Thank you for visiting my profile and I look forward to meeting you. In case you are wondering about the “R” it actually stands for “Romelia,” which was my grandmother’s name. While some find it hard to believe, I am actually Cuban/American. My dad immigrated from Cuba, and my mom is from the mid west and a bit of German/Irish. So, DeDe, which most people know me by is actually my nickname! So now a bit about my background. I established the Soto Law Group so I could dedicate myself to the needs of families and business owners, either through the Estate Planning process by protecting families or via Probate, Special Needs Trust, Conservatorships and even Trust Disputes. I have a broad background of legal experience, from early on where I started practicing in family law and business litigation, and later when I developed an extensive real estate expertise. Here at the Soto Law Group, we serve the entire community of Estate Planning. From establishing a Trust, Will, Power of Attorney for families and to those families that find themselves in Probate, when a love one has passed. We also guide family members that find themselves in a dispute over a Trust as a Trustee or beneficary. Incorporating my business knowledge and real estate expertise with my passion for coaching and teaching I wanted to make a difference in the lives I touched, and bring invaluable services to my clients. I had always believed that traditional estate planning, which implies, and often focuses only on, financial wealth and taxation was too limited and short-sighted. I believe it’s not only about passing on financial wealth, but also intellectual, spiritual and human wealth. With the establishment of my own firm, I can provide a framework for a more holistic approach to family wealth planning. “We can actually pass on the clients’ stories, insights and wisdom to their children, grandchildren and other loved ones so that they don’t get lost when the clients pass away.” Through the Child Protection Plan, clients can rest assure, knowing that if something unexpected or unthinkable happens to mom and dad, the kids won’t have to spend time in Child Protective Services/foster care until their permanent guardians can arrive on the scene. Additionally, I can protect the children’s inheritance from later creditors and predators. On a personal note, I have a Chihuahua, named “Noodle” and I am dedicated to assisting and protecting families and enjoy volunteering at the church I attend in Irvine. I have an undergraduate degree from California State University, Fullerton, with a major in Psychology and my Juris Doctor from Western State University School of Law. I have done continuing education at Chapman Law School and U.C. Irvine.
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Acquired: 1999
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1101 Dove Street., Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
42 Client Reviews
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Posted by Janet | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Trust Successfully Completed
DeDe Soto and her entire team were very professional, knowledgeable, and caring. DeDe asked the tough questions that needed to be carefully thought about and answered. She helped us navigate the process and we successfully completed our trust documents. I highly recommend DeDe Soto and The Soto Law G...
Posted by Karen and Tom | August 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
An Excellent Experience
We had put off creating our wills for far too long. We knew that we should have not only considered our wills, but should really be thinking about a family trust. Basically, we didn’t know much about the process or even the situation we had put ourselves into by not attending to these matters much, m...
Posted by Jane | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Efficient, Helpful, and Wise
Dede helped my husband and I curate a trust and will for our family. She helped us understand everything we needed to know in regards to planning and organizing some of the most important things in life and putting good practices and documents into place. We are so glad to have set this up for our fa...
Posted by Alexis Fanous | June 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Not only a great lawyer, but a great experience too
Dede was highly recommended by one of my attorney colleagues. She helped us complete our family estate plan, and we were extremely pleased throughout the process. She and her paralegal work as a tight-knit team, and the result is that the process is very smooth and streamlined. Their attention to det...
Posted by Meghan | June 18, 2015 | Trusts
Estate planning with a very personal touch.
DeDe helped my husband and I to set up a trust and as she guided us through the process she made it very easy understand. We appreciated the personal touches such as recording a message for our children, and how she made sure to incorporate our family values into the trust planning.
"I endorse this lawyer. DeDe Soto is a tremendous advocate and advisor to her clients. She is personable, warm, professional and extremely knowledgeable. I would trust her with my estate planning needs."
"DeDe Soto is a very knowledgable, experienced and trustworthy attorney who cares about each and every client. She and her team work seamlessly to provide excellent, compassionate service in a wide variety of matters including probate, trust and estate planning. DeDe has a unique ability to communicate with clients and guide them through complex legal issues. It's always a pleasure to work with DeDe and her team!"
"I highly recommend DeDe. Very compassionate, thorough, and a top-notch attorney. A pleasure to work with!"
"I heartily endorse this lawyer. DeDe really cares about her clients, and excels at helping them accomplish their objectives in the best way possible. If you need to plan your estate or deal with the estate of a loved one, contact DeDe for help."
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Law Firm Honoree, Fastest Growing Law Firms, Law Firm 500
2009 - Present
Attorney, Soto Law Group
2015 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates SectionMember
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Law Firm Managment
2013
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