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Wills & Trusts in California

Create a legally valid, attorney-reviewed will or trust tailored specifically to California laws. Simple, affordable, and done from the comfort of your home.

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Did you know?

Estate planning rules vary significantly by state. Here's what you need to know about protecting your assets where you live.

Probate Avoidance

In California, if your estate is valued over $184,500, it generally must go through probate unless you have a Living Trust.

Probate Avoidance

In California, if your estate is valued over $184,500, it generally must go through probate unless you have a Living Trust.

Statutory Wills

In California, if your estate is valued over $184,500, it generally must go through probate unless you have a Living Trust.

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How FeedingBird Helps

FeedingBird is built for real-life situations and we want to make it easy for you to be prepared so you can protect what matters most.

Fully valid will or trust in under an hour

Starting as low as
‍$179

Attorney reviewed and approved

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Learn More about Estates and Planning in California

Why We Built FeedingBird: A Note From Our Founders

Estate planning hasn't kept up with how we live today. Our founders share why they built FeedingBird to be a warmer, simpler, and more empowering experience. FeedingBird was designed for real life.

What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will?

When there is no will, the state decides who inherits and how assets are handled. This guide explains what that means and how it affects families.

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Next Steps to MakeY our Will Legal in California

Creating your documents with FeedingBird is the first step. To make them legally valid in {state}, you'll need to complete a few final steps — signing in front of witnesses {and_or} a notary.

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This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements can change — always confirm current rules before signing.

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FAQs

Clear Answers for Life’s Big Decisions

Is an online will legally valid?

Yes. A FeedingBird will is state-specific and legally valid when properly signed and witnessed according to your state's rules.

Do I need a lawyer to make a will?

No. Most people don't need a lawyer for a straightforward will. FeedingBird guides you through the entire process, from naming beneficiaries to choosing an executor and designating guardians for minor children. If you'd like professional review, Attorney Support is available as an add-on.

What happens if I die without a will?

Your state decides how your assets are distributed through a process called intestate succession. Assets may not go to the people you intended, and courts may appoint a guardian for your children rather than someone you would have chosen.

Can I name a guardian for my children in my will?

Yes. Your will is the legal document that lets you designate your preferred guardian for minor children. Without one, a court makes that decision.

Wills & Trusts in California

Did you know?

How FeedingBird Helps

Learn More about Estates and Planning in California

Why We Built FeedingBird: A Note From Our Founders

What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will?

Next Steps to MakeY our Will Legal in California

Probate Avoidance 1

Probate Avoidance 2

Probate Avoidance 3

Probate Avoidance 4

Find a Mobile Notary or Signing Agent

Clear Answers for Life’s Big Decisions

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