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Estate Planning 101
Most people don’t avoid estate planning because they don’t care. They avoid it because it sounds complicated, expensive, or like something to deal with later. So it sits on the mental to-do list for years, quietly generating a low hum of guilt.
Here’s the good news: the basics are far more understandable than you’d think.
Estate Planning 101 is a free, one-hour live webinar for anyone who has never made a plan, started one and never finished it, or isn’t sure they need one at all. No legal background required, and nothing assumed about what you already know. We start at the beginning and stay in plain English the whole way through.
What we’ll cover:
What estate planning actually is, and what counts as your “estate” (usually more than people expect)
What happens when there’s no plan in place, and how state law fills in the blanks for you
Wills and trusts, explained without the jargon, and how to think about which one fits your situation
Powers of attorney and health care directives: who makes decisions for you if you can’t make them yourself
Naming a guardian if you have minor children
Why beneficiary designations on accounts matter, and how they interact with the rest of your plan
The most common myths that keep people from starting
What the process actually looks like when you’re ready to begin
Who this is for: honestly, most adults. If you’re in your twenties or thirties and figure you’re too young for this. If you rent and assume you need to own a home first. If you’re single, partnered, married, or somewhere in between. If you have kids, pets, a retirement account, or a car with your name on the title. And especially if your current plan is “my family will figure it out.”
The session runs about an hour on Zoom, with time for questions at the end. Bring whatever you’ve been wondering about. There is no such thing as a question that’s too basic here.
Hosted by: Rebecca Secord, Estate Planning and Real Estate Attorney at Your Home Legal
When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT
Where: Zoom (register and we’ll send you the link)
Plan with Pride: Estate Planning for the LGBTQ+ community.
Plan with Pride 🌈
Estate Planning for the LGBTQ+ community.
📅 June 4, 2026 | 🕐 6:30 – 7:30 PM
📍The LGBTQ Center - 3909 Centre Street, San Diego, CA 92103
💰100% Free – Dinner's on us!
The legal system wasn't built with LGBTQ+ families in mind. This workshop was. Join Rebecca Secord for a free, no-pressure estate planning workshop designed specifically for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families. Walk away understanding how to protect your partner, your home, and your wishes.
Community Event: Preparing For Life Transitions: What Adult Children Need To Know? (PART 2)
Hosts
Rebecca Secord, Esq.
Your Home Legal, APC
Statewide California estate planning and real estate counsel
yourhomelegal.com
Dr. Regina Lark
A Clear Path
Professional organizing and life-transition consulting
aclearpath.net
Topics
What adult children age 35 to 65 must know about aging parents
Core estate planning documents
Health care decision making
Managing the family home and belongings
Safety, accessibility, and downsizing
LGBTQ family considerations
How to avoid crisis transitions
Part 2: Community Event
January 14, 2026
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Watch Me Sports Bar
Long Beach, California
A community gathering for deeper conversation.
Meet the presenters.
Ask questions.
Connect with others, including LGBTQ community members in Long Beach.
Light appetizers provided.
A local nonprofit (TBD) will receive event donations.
Who Should Attend
Adult children supporting aging parents.
Families navigating health or housing transitions.
LGBTQ individuals planning for chosen family.
Anyone who wants to prepare before a crisis.
What You Will Gain
A clear plan for legal, financial, and home-organization decisions.
Tools to start essential conversations.
Checklists and next steps you can use immediately.
Registration
Fill out the form below to RSVP.
Webinar: Preparing For Life Transitions: What Adult Children Need To Know? (PART 1)
Hosts
Rebecca Secord, Esq.
Your Home Legal, APC
Statewide California estate planning and real estate counsel
yourhomelegal.com
Dr. Regina Lark
A Clear Path
Professional organizing and life-transition consulting
aclearpath.net
Topics
What adult children age 35 to 65 must know about aging parents
Core estate planning documents
Health care decision making
Managing the family home and belongings
Safety, accessibility, and downsizing
LGBTQ family considerations
How to avoid crisis transitions
Part 1: Zoom Workshop
January 7, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Registration required. (REGISTER USING THE FORM BELOW)
REGISTER BELOW FOR PART 1 ZOOM WORKSHOP:
Part 2: Community Event
January 14, 2026
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Watch Me Sports Bar
Long Beach, California
A community gathering for deeper conversation.
Meet the presenters.
Ask questions.
Connect with others, including LGBTQ community members in Long Beach.
Light appetizers provided.
A local nonprofit (TBD) will receive event donations.
Who Should Attend
Adult children supporting aging parents.
Families navigating health or housing transitions.
LGBTQ individuals planning for chosen family.
Anyone who wants to prepare before a crisis.
What You Will Gain
A clear plan for legal, financial, and home-organization decisions.
Tools to start essential conversations.
Checklists and next steps you can use immediately.
Registration
Click the button below to register
Estate Planning & Financial Planning for the LGBTQ Community
October is LGBTQ+ History Month — it’s time to plan for your future.
LGBTQ+ individuals and families often face extra hurdles in long-term and estate planning: legal limits on family recognition, outdated default laws, unequal access to spousal benefits, and more.
Join Rebecca Secord, Esq. and Jessica K. Martini, CFP®, Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, for a focused discussion on estate planning designed for the LGBTQ+ community.
They’ll walk through:
Why estate planning is especially critical in LGBTQ+ contexts
Key legal documents everyone should have (will, trust, power of attorney, healthcare directive)
How to protect your partner(s), children, and chosen family — married or not
Integrating financial strategies (investments, insurance, retirement accounts) with your estate plan
Real-life scenarios and pitfalls to avoid
Tips on communicating your plan with loved ones and professionals
Whether you’re building a family, protecting a partner, or simply want to be prepared, this webinar gives you tools and confidence to make your wishes honored — not assumed.
Estate Planning for Parents Workshop
This free workshop is designed specifically for parents of young kids, whether you’re married or solo, working or staying home, running on coffee or pure chaos. We’ll break down the must-have legal tools to protect your family, including naming guardians, setting up a will or trust, and making sure your kids are cared for no matter what.
Finally Doing The Thing: Estate Planning for Parents of Young Kids
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Being a parent means juggling a million things—and estate planning often falls to the bottom of the list. But protecting your kids legally is one of the most important things you can do.
This free live webinar is designed specifically for parents of young kids—whether you’re married or solo, a first-time parent or deep in toddler chaos. We’ll break down the must-have legal tools to safeguard your family and give you peace of mind.
We’ll cover:
🧒 How to name guardians (and why it matters if you don’t)
📜 What a will and trust actually do—and which one you need
💰 How to protect your kids’ inheritance and avoid probate
⚠️ Common mistakes parents make in estate planning
📆 How to finally get this off your to-do list (without overwhelm)
Whether you’ve been meaning to “do the thing” for years or just started thinking about it—this webinar will make it clear, doable, and 100% worth it.
You’ve got enough on your plate. Let’s get this part handled.
🧠 Hosted by: Rebecca Secord, California estate planning & real estate attorney
📍 Register to receive the Zoom link
WEBINAR | Estate Planning Is Queer AF
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Estate planning isn’t just for the rich, old, or married—and it’s definitely not one-size-fits-all - but it's definitely for ALL!
This free live webinar is designed specifically for LGBTQ+ individuals—whether you’re partnered or solo, a parent or child-free, a renter or homeowner. We’ll break down how to create a legal plan that reflects your identity, protects your chosen family, and affirms your gender, relationships, and values.
We’ll cover:
🌈 What happens if you don’t have a plan (spoiler: the law defaults to blood relatives)
📜 How to protect your chosen family + unmarried partners
⚕️ Gender-inclusive health care directives
🏠 Real talk on wills, trusts, and co-ownership
⚠️ Common legal pitfalls for queer folks—and how to avoid them
Whether you’ve been avoiding estate planning or didn’t think it applied to you—this webinar is your safe space to learn, ask questions, and take the first step toward legal peace of mind.
Come as you are. Leave with clarity.
🧠 Hosted by: Rebecca Secord, LGBTQ+ real estate & estate planning attorney
📍 Register to receive the Zoom link and replay access
