# Using LLCs in Estate Planning: Structuring Assets and When Stacking Makes Sense

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Podcast: [The Legal Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-podcast-network-6936259)
Published: 2026-06-22T15:49:02+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Protecting Your Legacy with Estate Planning, host Sean O’Connor sits down with Adam Grant, the founding attorney of Stonewood Law Group PC, to discuss the strategic use of LLCs within estate planning. Adam explains how LLCs can be integrated with trusts to protect assets and ensure smooth transitions to beneficiaries while avoiding probate. He highlights the importance of asset protection in California, where landlords face significant liability risks. Adam also delves into the concept of ”stacking” LLCs, a strategy to isolate liability and enhance protection. He discusses the considerations for choosing the right state for LLC formation, balancing cost and privacy, and the role of estate planning attorneys and CPAs in optimizing these structures. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone looking to safeguard their estate and business interests through effective planning.

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