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.