10/16/2026
Two ways this story can go. Only one keeps your family in control.
Scenario 1: You pass away without a plan. Your family spends thousands in fees, waits months for the court, and your property stays tied up in probate the whole time. In California, probate commonly takes 9 to 18 months, and the fees are set by law, about $26,000 on a $500,000 estate.
Scenario 2: You plan today. You call us, we prepare your living trust, and your family stays out of probate with complete control of their inheritance.
Did you know wills go to probate? Living trusts stay out of probate and give your family control.
Caring Wills and Trusts builds attorney-reviewed California living trusts for one flat fee. Free consultation: (530) 343-0500. Chico, CA.
Educational content only, not legal advice.