Free Estate Planning Resources for California Families
Events
Upcoming Events & Workshops
Special Needs Planning for Families: Protecting Benefits, Protecting Your Child
📅 April 4, 2026 · 10:00–11:30 AM 📍 Ventura, California — Learn how to provide for your loved one’s future without risking the benefits they depend on.
Living Trusts vs. Wills: What California Families Need to Know
📅 July 15, 2026 · 5:30–7:00 PM 📍 Virtual (Zoom Webinar) — A live, interactive session comparing your options, with real answers to your questions.
California Homeowners: The Estate Planning Mistake That Could Cost Your Family Thousands
📅 June 12, 2026 · 12:00–1:15 PM 📍 Ventura, California — Learn how to keep your home out of probate and protect what you’ve worked hard to build, in this free homeowners workshop.
Blogs
Blog Posts
Special Needs Trusts in California: Protecting a Disabled Loved One’s Benefits
If you have a child, sibling, or other family member with a disability who relies on government benefits, leaving them an inheritance directly can do more harm than good. A special needs trust...
Why Every California Estate Plan Needs a Durable Power of Attorney
Most estate planning conversations focus on what happens after death, but a durable power of attorney addresses something just as important: what happens if you become unable to manage your own...
Can You Contest a Will in California? Grounds, Deadlines & Process
Not every will that gets filed with the court is valid, and California law allows interested parties to formally challenge one under specific circumstances. But courts don't accept a will contest...
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955 Navigator Dr, #104
Ventura, CA 93001
Michael Kerr, Esq. is a California-licensed Family Estate attorney (State Bar of California) serving Ventura County and Southern California.









