A will states your wishes for your property and can nominate guardians for your children. We prepare your will at your direction, to California standards — and if you're weighing a will against a living trust, we'll share the court-published basics so you can decide what fits.
Generally no — in California, estates over the court-published value thresholds still pass through probate even with a will. A funded living trust is the common probate-avoidance tool; many people use both.
Yes — a will is the document California uses for nominating guardians of minor children, which is why most living trust packages include one.
California publishes signing and witnessing requirements; we provide clear instructions with your completed documents.
