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Free Estate Planning Workshops

Every month, Maria hosts free community workshops across Encino and Calabasas. No sales pitch — just practical knowledge to help you protect your family.

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Why We Do This

Education First

Estate planning is one of the most important things a family can do — and one of the most misunderstood. Maria believes every family deserves clear, accessible information before making any legal decisions. Our workshops are free, open to the public, and held at community venues you know: local libraries, community centers, and business association meeting rooms across Encino and Calabasas.

Attendees who attend our workshops convert at a dramatically higher rate to consultation than website visitors alone. Come learn — no obligation, no pressure.
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No Charge, Ever

Every workshop is completely free. We believe access to legal education should not depend on the ability to pay.

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No Sales Pitch

Our workshops are educational presentations. We provide information, answer questions, and respect your timeline. If you decide to work with us, great. If not, we are still glad you came.

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Local Venues

We hold events at familiar community locations in Encino, Calabasas, and Woodland Hills — not in a law office.

Upcoming

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Events are hosted monthly. Check back for updated dates and locations, or join our mailing list to be notified of the next event near you.

Estate Planning Workshop
Monthly — Encino & Calabasas

Protect Your Family: Estate Planning Basics

The foundational estate planning workshop. Learn the four documents every Californian needs, how to avoid probate, and why a living trust is almost always better than a will alone. Light refreshments provided. 60 minutes.

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Quarterly

How to Avoid California Probate

Probate costs the average California estate 4 to 8% of its gross value and takes over a year. This workshop explains every legal strategy for keeping your estate out of court — from living trusts to beneficiary designations to joint tenancy.

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Special Topic

Special Needs Planning for Families

How to provide for a loved one with a disability without jeopardizing their SSI, Medi-Cal, or other government benefits. Covers special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, and long-term planning strategies. Q&A included.

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Event dates and locations updated monthly. Join our email list for advance notice — you will receive event information and our free California Estate Planning Checklist.

Past Events

Previous Workshops

Our workshops have been held at chambers of commerce, libraries, HOA meeting rooms, and community centers across the San Fernando Valley. Past topics have included estate planning basics, probate avoidance, special needs trusts, bankruptcy myths and facts, and protecting assets for blended families.

Calabasas Chamber of Commerce

Protecting Blended Families

Estate planning strategies for families with stepchildren, multiple marriages, and complex inheritance goals.
Encino Community Center

Bankruptcy Myths and Facts

Separating common misconceptions from the realities of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in California.
Woodland Hills Library

Living Trusts vs. Wills

A clear comparison of the two most common estate planning documents and why most California families benefit from a trust.
West Valley Warner Center Chamber

Protecting Assets for Business Owners

How small business owners can integrate their business succession plan with their personal estate plan.
San Fernando Valley Support Group

Special Needs Trusts Q&A

An open Q&A session for families of individuals with disabilities exploring long-term financial planning options.
Encino Neighborhood Council

Estate Planning for Immigrant Families

Addressing the unique planning considerations for families with cross-border assets, non-citizen spouses, and international beneficiaries.

Can't Make It to a Workshop?

We offer free individual consultations by phone, video, or in person at our Encino or Woodland Hills offices.

Free Consultation (818) 788-7881