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I am interested in attending a free workshop to learn more.
Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. offers free estate planning workshops and webinars for those who are interested. Our workshops are designed to teach attendees various methods to eliminate all costs of probate to their families. The seminar also provides valuable information on how to protect, preserve, and manage one's estate in the event they pass away or become too incapacitated to make decisions.
Some crucial estate planning topics our workshops cover include:
- How to avoid the cost and delays of probate
- Specifying a guardian for minor children
- How to defuse potential conflict that could arise over the estate
- Methods to eliminate or minimize estate or transfer taxes
- Asset protection and preservation from financial predators
- And so much more
Find out if our workshops are a right fit for you here. Use our events page here to find upcoming workshops and webinars.
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I need a plan for the future.
Despite popular misconceptions, estate planning is not only for the wealthy. Everyone should have an estate plan established in the event they die or become too disabled to make decisions. Our attorneys assist interested clients by crafting a comprehensive integrated estate plan customized to fit their needs. The attorneys at Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd., Chris Botti and Paul Morison, are well-versed in all aspects of estate planning including Trusts, Probate, Powers of Attorney, Veterans Planning, Asset Protection, Probate/Trust Administration, among many others.
Learn more about Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. estate planning services and packages here.
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I recently lost a loved one.
Managing a loved one's estate whilst in the midst of grief is by no means an easy process. That is why the attorneys at Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. provide valuable advice and guidance on all probate and trust administration matters including petitioning for Guardianship or Conservatorship. With over 90 years of estate administration experience, Chris Botti and Paul Morison have a thorough understanding of what's entailed in the personal representative's duties as well as their liabilities. They can provide the effective counsel needed to ensure the loved one's estate is administered lawfully while fulfilling their last wishes.
Learn more about our estate administration services here.
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I need legal counsel to represent my interests in a dispute.
Disputes are not uncommon when administering a trust or probating an estate, especially if the estate is held at a substantial value. In some cases, arbitration is just not appropriate, and litigation is simply unavoidable. The attorneys at Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. represent both beneficiaries and fiduciaries in trust and probate disputes. They have successfully prosecuted and defended their clients interests both before the courts and through alternate dispute resolution.
Learn more about our trust and probate litigation services here.
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I need to modify my estate plan.
Not only does Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. craft estate plans, but our legal team assists clients interested in modifying or updating their estate plan. An estate plan should be reviewed every five or so years and/or after a major life event occurs. Our attorneys provide in-depth estate plan reviews and from there can pinpoint any inconsistencies, errors, or vulnerable areas that could be improved upon. They can assist with the selection of a trusted executor or trustee, inventory all assets, ensure all heirs/beneficiaries are identified, and incorporate new estate planning instruments that could prove beneficial in the future.
Look over our estate planning checklist here to ensure your affairs are all in order.
Welcome To
Botti & Morison

Having over 90 years of estate planning experience, Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. have completed thousands of tailored estate plans and continue to do so as we educate people just like you who are interested in ensuring that their loved ones are cared for and their affairs handled properly. Our services include: Trusts, Wills, Power of Attorneys, Health Care Directives, Medi-Cal and Veterans Planning, Asset Protection, Probate Administration... and many more.
It is important to seek qualified professional advice when considering any of these services so that they will withstand IRS scrutiny while accomplishing your objectives. If you are thinking about estate planning services, please contact us to schedule a free no-obligation consultation with one of our attorneys. You can also attend our free workshop where we'll answer all of your estate planning questions.
What Our Clients
Have To SayWe pursue justice on behalf of our clients. Throughout the years, we have helped thousands of people achieve their estate planning goals and secure favorable outcomes in their probate proceedings. Hear what some of them have to say about our services.
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Articles & Videos
Blog Archive
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Videos
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- The Value of a Comprehensive Estate Plan
- How a Durable Power of Attorney Avoids ​Financial Conservatorship
Free Live Workshops
& WebinarsOur free, informative workshops will explain estate planning and demonstrate how we have made the process simple and affordable. At the workshop you will learn how to eliminate all costs of probate to your family.
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San Luis Obispo Estate Planning Workshop - Jan. 17th, 10:00 a.m.
- Wed, January 17, 2024
- 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Paso Robles Estate Planning Workshop - Jan. 17th, 7:00 p.m.
- Wed, January 17, 2024
- 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
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San Luis Obispo Estate Planning Workshop - Jan. 20th, 10:00 a.m.
- Sat, January 20, 2024
- 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Paso Robles Estate Planning Workshop - Jan. 23rd, 10:00 p.m.
- Tue, January 23, 2024
- 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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San Luis Obispo Estate Planning Workshop - Jan. 23rd, 7:00 p.m.
- Tue, January 23, 2024
- 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Office Locations
Botti & Morison is a proud member of every community we serve as evidenced by our A+ record with the Better Business Bureau. We are proud of our success and look forward to continuing our relationships with each local community. Botti & Morison is here to help you and your family establish the peace of mind that comes with a customized estate plan.
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Ventura (Headquarters) 199 Figueroa St. Suite 200
Ventura, CA 93001Phone: 805.585.1885 -
San Luis Obispo & Central Coast 2436 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401Phone: 805.544.0410 -
Bakersfield & Central Valley 4900 California Ave,
Tower A, Suite 320A
Bakersfield, CA 93309Phone: 661.326.1255 -
Santa Barbara 924 Anacapa St., Suite 3G
Santa Barbara, CA 93101Phone: 805.585.1885 -
Westlake Village 2625 Townsgate Rd #330
Westlake Village, CA 91361Phone: 805.585.1885

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California Estate
& Probate LawyersWe specialize in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trust Administration and Probate Litigation in the state of California.
Planning
Although it may feel strange to plan for the end, every person no matter their wealth should have a comprehensive and customized estate plan in the event they're deceased or incapacitated. Most estate plans are comprised of a will, but they can also include other important documentation including the establishment of a trust, Durable Financial Power of Attorney, an Advance Health Care Directive, among other important estate planning instruments. To learn more, visit the links listed below.
Administration
Once a person has passed, their loved ones must take up the mantle and administer their estate according to their wishes. The outcome of this process would depend on if the deceased had an estate plan already established. Without one, the estate must go through a court-supervised process known as probate. To learn more about probate and administration of one's estate, visit the articles linked below.
Litigation
In some cases, litigation may be necessary to take control of a person's estate-especially if the personal representative has exhibited issues while managing said estate. Litigation, whether it's during probate or in regard to a trust/will, is necessary if disputes arise over the administration or distribution of the decedent's estate. To learn more about probate and estate litigation, visit the article linked below.
Dedicated Advocates Working to Preserve & Protect Your Interests
Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. offers comprehensive estate planning services for individuals and families from all backgrounds and levels of wealth. Whether it’s establishing the foundation of a complex estate plan using advanced irrevocable trust strategies, managing a will through the probate process, setting up structured lifetime gifting, or litigating a probate or trust dispute; our attorneys at Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. have seen it all and can assist you no matter how complicated the issue is. The attorneys at Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. have over 90 years of collective experience in all estate planning matters including asset protection, wills, probate administration, trusts, and probate and estate litigation.
The legal team at Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. provides ample estate planning and trust solutions to clients who wish to preserve their wealth and legacy. These estate plans range from drafting a simple will to utilizing advanced estate planning strategies such as a Irrevocable Trusts or Intentionally Grantor Defective Trusts. What may work for you and your family could be drastically different than the next, which is why we highly encourage you to consult with the professionals at Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. before making any major decisions regarding your estate plan.
Both Chris Botti and Paul Morison possess extensive and in-depth estate planning knowledge from their many years of practice that could prove to be pivotal for your future. In addition, Christ Botti is currently a State Bar of California Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Law. This certification puts him in an elite group of lawyers that take up less than one-half of one percent of all attorneys in California.
The lawyers at Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. can provide the honest and thorough answers you need for all your legal questions today. That way you can get started on the right path towards a comprehensive integrated estate plan. Contact us at (877) 585-1885 to set up your first consultation or inquire about one of our webinars/seminars. Botti & Morison Estate Planning Attorneys, Ltd. has offices in Ventura, Westlake Village, Bakersfield, Valencia, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara, California.
Take Control of Your Estate Plan Today with Our Workshops
Join estate planning experts, Christopher Botti and Paul Morison, as they take you through a workshop designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge to protect your family from probate expenses and devastating tax burdens. This free two-hour session reveals the secrets to estate planning. It covers real-life issues that affect you and your loved ones and instructs you how to protect your beneficiaries from the government and the court system.
With Chris and Paul as your guides, you will walk away with the secure feeling that you possess the information to make the right decisions concerning your beneficiaries and loved ones. Regardless of your net worth, if you have assets, you should attend one of our workshops. Register today by using our online signup feature.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Below you will find answers to many of the most common questions people have about Estate Planning. Click on the questions below to read their answers.