If you own a home, you need an estate plan.
Real estate is most likely your most valuable asset, and if you are in Southern California the odds are that your home is worth at least $250k, $500k, $750k, or $1m+ in value.
If you do not do a proper estate plan, then a big chunk of the value in that property can be taken by the government.
A proper estate plan can help you avoid such governmental fees and costs and also help you manage your health and other affairs, thereby easing the burden on your loved ones in the future.