Pillar Tools
Estate planning clarity, built for California families.
Explore free calculators and guided tools designed to help you understand probate, planning options, and what your family may need—before you talk to a professional.
Pillar offers free estate planning and probate tools for California families. Use them to get oriented, ask better questions, and decide when it makes sense to take the next step with expert guidance.
Available tools
Start with a calculator. Leave with more clarity.
Probate Fee Calculator
Estimate potential California probate costs.
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Probate Threshold Calculator
Understand whether an estate may cross California probate thresholds.
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Estate Planning Readiness Quiz
Answer a few questions to see where your estate plan may be strong and where there may be gaps.
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Living Trust vs Probate Calculator
Compare probate exposure versus trust planning.
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California Inheritance Calculator
Explore common inheritance distribution scenarios.
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Do I Need a Living Trust?
A guided tool to help understand whether a trust may make sense.
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