Estate Planning & Probate Basics for Homeowners

City of Hayward

Free workshop on estate planning and probate. Learn how planning ahead can protect your home and help avoid probate court.

27709 Tyrrell Ave

Housing Workshops

Housing workshops being co-hosted by the City of Hayward.

<h3>What is Estate Planning? How Can It Help Me? What is Probate Court, and Should I Try to Avoid It?</h3> Join the City of Hayward Housing Division in partnership with the Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA) for a free Foreclosure Prevention Workshop focused on understanding estate planning and probate, and how proper planning can help protect your home and assets.Many homeowners are unsure what happens to their home and property if something happens to them. Without a clear plan in place, families may face complicated and expensive legal processes such as probate court. This workshop will help you understand the basics of estate planning and why it is an important tool for protecting your home and providing peace of mind for your loved ones.Experts from HERA (Housing and Economic Rights Advocates) will explain:• What estate planning is and why it matters • How estate planning can help protect your home and assets • What probate court is and how the process works • Whether probate can be avoided and the tools that may help • Common mistakes homeowners make when planning for the futureThis workshop is designed for homeowners who want to better understand their options and take proactive steps to protect their home and family.The event is free and open to the public.Hosted by: City of Hayward Housing Division Presented by: HERA (Housing and Economic Rights Advocates) Location: Glad Tidings Church, Hayward Join us In person or Online:📅 April 25, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM📍 Glad Tidings Life Complex Center - 27709 Tyrrell Ave, Hayward, CA 94544 or 🔗 Join via Zoom: Please click the link below to join the webinar:https://hayward.zoom.us/j/88318187539?pwd=KvrnLucrV4EPEfJIZXJ5CAZfdpfoIu.1Webinar ID: 883 1818 7539Password: HERA-0425 Or join by phone:US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 646 931 3860 Webinar ID: 883 1818 7539Password: 620904858International numbers available: https://hayward.zoom.us/u/kcBX14H7uk

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