💰 Did you know it costs $46,000 to get a $1M home through California probate — even if you still owe $800K on the mortgage? 😳 That’s because probate fees are based on the value, not the equity. Half goes to the attorney, half to the executor. 🏠 Want to avoid that? There’s a better way — and it starts with a living trust. I’m Michael Pevney, a California estate planning lawyer, and I help families keep their wealth out of probate court. 👇 Drop your estate planning questions in the comments —