California estate planning for families who worked too hard to leave anything to chance.
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California State BarWhat Probate Could Cost Your Family
Without a plan, California law takes over. The costs to your family can be staggering.
High Fees
On an $800,000 home, close to the California average, attorney and executor fees alone total $38,000 under the state's statutory fee schedule. On higher-value homes, that number climbs further. Fees are calculated on the gross value of the estate, not your equity.
Months of Delay
The average California probate takes 16 to 24 months. During this time, your family faces months of delay before anyone has legal authority to act, and no one can receive their inheritance until the court process is complete.
Public Record
Everything filed in probate court becomes public record: your assets, your debts, your family details. Anyone can see it.
A living trust costs a fraction of what probate takes from your family. Protect a $900,000 home for $3,500, or risk over $40,000 in statutory probate fees.
One-time, flat fee. No billing by the hour. No surprises.
You Choose Who Raises Your Children. Not a Judge.
If something happens to you, your children need immediate protection. Without a plan, the state decides their future. Our comprehensive estate plans ensure your wishes are honored, your assets are protected, and your family avoids the stress and cost of probate court.
Estate Planning
Complete peace of mind for your family's future.
Wills & Trusts
Customized documents that protect your assets.
Special Needs Trusts
Protecting vulnerable family members long-term.
Probate Services
Navigating the court process with clarity.
How We Protect Your Family
Comprehensive estate planning built around your life, your family, and your goals.
Guardianship & Family Protection
Name the guardian you trust for your children. Protect their inheritance. Make sure your family is cared for according to your wishes, not left to a court's default.
Living Trusts & Wills
A properly funded living trust keeps your home and assets out of probate and passes everything directly to your loved ones privately, quickly, and at a fraction of the cost.
Special Needs Trusts
Provide lifelong support for a loved one with special needs without jeopardizing their government benefits. Carefully drafted for California requirements.
Probate Services
Guidance and support when a loved one has passed and you need help navigating the California probate process with clarity and compassion.
Know Your Cost Before You Begin
Will-based plans from $1,395. Your exact flat fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins.
No surprises. No hidden fees.
Our Simple 3-Step Process
Estate planning does not have to feel overwhelming. We guide you through a clear, supportive process from start to finish, beginning with a consultation to understand your goals and confirm the right plan for your family.
Tell Us About Your Family
We begin with an initial consultation to understand your goals and answer your questions. You then complete a comprehensive questionnaire at your own pace. We follow up with a second meeting to review your answers together and confirm the right plan for your family.
We Draft Your Documents
Based on your questionnaire and our conversation, we prepare your complete set of legal documents, living trust, will, powers of attorney, healthcare directive, and guardianship nominations. You receive drafts to review on your own time.
Review, Sign, and You're Done
We meet to review everything together, answer any remaining questions, and finalize any changes. Once you're happy, we walk you through signing. You leave with a complete, signed California estate plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
The California Estate Planning Guide
A fifteen-minute read that could save your family tens of thousands of dollars and years in court. Plain language, real numbers, no legal jargon.
- What California's default plan would do to your family
- The real cost of probate, in actual dollars
- Who speaks for you if you can't, and how to fix it
- How to legally name your children's guardian
- The truth about wills vs. living trusts
Start Protecting Your Family Today.
Schedule your consultation. We'll answer your questions and help you determine exactly what kind of planning you need.