Estate planning might sound like something only the ultra-wealthy worry about — but here’s the reality: over 60% of Americans don’t have any estate plan in place. For millennials, that number jumps to nearly 80%.

In this episode of Probate Real Estate with The Borges Team, we’re pulling back the curtain on California’s complex probate process — and the costly surprises families face when there’s no plan in place.

We discuss:

• Why a will alone won’t keep your home out of probate
• The 5 legal strategies to avoid probate in California
• How probate can take 9 to 18 months and cost $26,000+ in LA County
• Why 70% of probate homes sell below market value
• The hidden dangers of outdated beneficiary forms
• How to start your estate plan with 3 simple steps

Whether you're a homeowner, an heir, or just getting started with estate planning, this episode is packed with insights that could save your family tens of thousands of dollars and months of stress.

📍 Probate in Los Angeles County doesn’t have to be a nightmare — but it starts with being informed.