Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

To avoid Probate, you should really set up a Revocable Trust and related estate planning documents. This will cancel your prior Will. Probate in CA will be expensive and takes usually around a year to complete. It is easily avoidable by setting up a Trust.

Make a new will. You want to be sure it meets California requirements. Wills are very inexpensive, even if drafted by an attorney. You might consider alternatives to avoid probate, or otherwise expedite transfer on death. A consultation will be worth your while.