Tools

Estate planning can feel abstract until you see how it applies to your own family and business. These interactive tools give you a clear, private starting point. Each one takes just a few minutes.

For families

Family Snapshot

If you died tomorrow, what would happen to your family?

Answer a few questions and see, step by step, what California law would do with your children, your home, and your business.

Start the Family Snapshot

For business owners

Business Continuity Readiness Check

If you were gone tomorrow, could your business keep running?

Check twelve safeguards most small business owners overlook. Get a readiness score, your biggest risks, and an “If I’m Gone” sheet you can fill out today.

Take the Readiness Check

For everyone

Estate Planning in Plain English

What does that legal term actually mean?

Type a legal term, ask a question, or paste a confusing line from your documents. Get a clear explanation and why it matters for your family.

Try the Translator

For families facing probate

California Probate Fees Calculator

How much would probate cost in California?

Enter the value of an estate and see the statutory attorney’s fees and executor’s commission California law allows, with a breakdown of how they are calculated.

Calculate Probate Fees

These tools are for general education and are not legal advice. When you are ready to talk about your own situation, book a free consultation or call 805.285.7918.