When a parent needs to move, the family usually finds out there's no manual for it. There are a hundred decisions, a lot of emotion, and very little time. George Najera started Pillar Senior Transitions so families in Orange County would have one steady person to call. George is a certified Senior Transition Specialist. He helps older adults and their adult children figure out what comes next: which senior living options actually fit, how to plan and coordinate the move, and which movers, cleanout services, and other specialists to trust. Families work with George because he explains everything in plain language, lays out the real options with their tradeoffs, and never pressures anyone. His approach is simple: understand the family's situation first, build a plan that fits their timeline, then handle the moving parts so they can focus on each other. He brings 22 years of experience helping Orange County families through some of the biggest housing decisions of their lives, including downsizing, inherited homes, and moves that happen under stress. That background taught him that the hard part is rarely the logistics. It's knowing where to start and having someone honest in your corner. This work is personal for George. He and his family walked this road with his mother-in-law, Angie. She lived in more than one community before the end of her life, and the family learned the hard way what can go wrong: bathing that didn't happen, belongings that went missing, medications that weren't managed the way they should have been. For a long stretch, someone from the family showed up almost every day just to make sure she was being cared for. It took moving her more than once to find a place where she felt comfortable, where the family felt comfortable, and where she was truly looked after. Angie passed with dignity and peace, and George started Pillar so other families could get there without having to learn everything the way his did. George works in English and Spanish and serves families throughout Orange County. Outside of work, faith and family come first, and he volunteers at his parish.