About this Event
Is your family home protected from California probate?
When you own a home in California, one question shapes what your family goes through later: does the house pass directly to them, or through a courtroom?
Without a plan built to avoid it, probate can mean months of delay, public court records, and statutory fees calculated on the gross value of the estate, all before your family can sell, refinance, or move into the home. For most families, the house is the largest asset they own.
On Thursday, November 12, estate planning attorney Christopher Torres, Esq. of ARK Law is our guest speaker for a free 60-minute masterclass, hosted by Brad and Karen Mattonen of HomesinSDCounty / Big Block – LPT Realty. You’ll leave knowing where your family stands and what to do next.
What you’ll learn
- What an estate plan actually is, and why a basic will often isn’t enough for California homeowners
- How a home moves to heirs without going through probate court, and what that does to the timeline and cost
- The core documents explained in plain English: Living Trust, Pour-Over Will, Financial Power of Attorney, and Advance Healthcare Directive
- The first concrete steps to take, without legal jargon
- Live Q&A with an estate planning attorney
What you take home
A California Estate Planning Checklist, a step-by-step audit of your family’s current exposure that you can start the same night.
Who this is for
- Homeowners who have a will but no trust
- Adult children helping parents plan
- Couples and blended families who want their wishes followed
- Anyone who has been through probate and doesn’t want their own family to repeat it
Part of a larger series
This is the kickoff of the Family Legacy & Asset Protection Series. Later classes cover powers of attorney, Prop 19 and property tax, inheritance planning, caregiver support, and housing transitions.
Event details
- When: Thursday, November 12, 5:00 to 6:00 PM (doors open 4:45 PM)
- Where: 7840 Mission Center Court, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108, with free parking
- Cost: Free. RSVP required, and seating is limited to 35.
- Light food and beverages provided
Meet your speaker and hosts
Christopher Torres, Esq. (ARK Law Estate Planning): Dedicated estate planning attorney guiding Southern California families through probate avoidance, living trusts, and generational asset protection.
Brad & Karen Mattonen (HomesinSDCounty | Big Block – LPT Realty, DRE #02062665 | #02044711): Local San Diego real estate advisors specializing in family wealth preservation, home equity strategies, and local market transitions.
This presentation is educational and is not legal advice. Attendance does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Event venue & nearby stays
7840 Mission Center Ct suite 200, 7840 Mission Center Court, San Diego, United States
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