Personal Finance

Presentation: Avoid Probate in California: Because at Least One Thing is Certain

Friday, 3/14/2025
1:00 - 2:00

Probate in California can take years and cost your loved ones thousands. Join estate planning attorney Marlyn Schulz as she walks you through the essentials of protecting your legacy. In this presentation, you’ll learn:

  • How to build an estate plan that fits your family’s needs.
  • What to expect if you don’t have a plan in place.
  • Tips for finding the right lawyer and maintaining your documents.

Walk away with practical tools to save your loved ones time, money, and stress.

Marlyn Schulz, Attorney at Law, has a J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law, 2016.  She is licensed to practice law in Texas and in California. 

Picture of presenter, Marlyn Schulz


Get expert help in managing your finances and learn how to make well-informed financial decisions about spending, saving, taxes, investing, retirement, estate planning and more.

Learn and live well at any age.


This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.


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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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