Meet Your California Estate Planning & Real Estate Attorney
Your Real Estate Legal Team
Rebecca Secord
California Estate Planning & Real Estate Attorney | Owner of Your Home Legal, APC 🏳️🌈
I absolutely love helping my clients buy their first home, sell their starters, upgrade to their next big adventure, or transition to their next phase of life. The confidence my clients have going into a transaction and through the whole process is one of the most rewarding aspects of practicing this type of law.
My very first class in law school was real estate law, and let me tell you, this was like nothing I’d ever experienced. I remember vividly cracking open that big red book and staring at the pages not having the faintest idea what I was actually reading. Despite those initial scary moments, I grew to love real estate law.
My obsession with real estate law was solidified when I was working in Virginia at a law firm outside DC. I ran the settlement (escrow) department and learned the ins and outs of transactions and the unique needs of the parties.
My ex-husband and I bought our first home in Virginia in 2012 and despite being an attorney, there was so much we didn’t know, especially when it came to our HOA and our mortgage. Our real estate agent was a wonderful resource for finding our home and negotiating some of the key terms, but there was something missing in the process. I’ve spent the last 10 years helping those who were in the same situation we were in better understand the process.
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New England School of Law, Boston, MA
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
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Estate Planning — Revocable living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, guardianship nominations, HIPAA authorizations, trust administration, and probate avoidance. Learn more →
LGBTQ+ Estate Planning — Gender-inclusive estate plans for same-sex couples, unmarried partners, chosen families, and transgender individuals. Learn more →
Real Estate — Purchase and sale agreement review, seller disclosures, FSBO support, contract negotiation, title issues, and closing coordination. Learn more →
Deed Preparation — Trust transfer deeds, grant deeds, quitclaim deeds, interspousal deeds, and corrective deeds for California property. Learn more →
Cohabitation & Co-Ownership Agreements — Legal protection for unmarried couples and co-owners buying or sharing property. Learn more →
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California
Southern District of California
Virginia
Eastern District of Virginia
Western District of Virginia
District of Columbia
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Townspeople — Board Vice Chair
Name and Gender-Marker Change Clinic — Volunteer Attorney
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Estate planning doesn’t have to be intimidating. I speak with parents, professionals, and community groups about how to protect what matters most—kids, homes, and chosen family included. My presentations cover real-life scenarios, from probate avoidance and guardianship to LGBTQ+ protections and property ownership, with practical steps your audience can use right away.
I’m available for online webinars, in-person events throughout Southern California, and podcast interviews.
Download my one-page speaker sheet HERE!
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