08/24/2026
Without a valid estate plan, California's intestate succession laws — not your personal wishes — determine who inherits your property, and unmarried partners or close friends outside the legal formula may receive nothing.
Our latest post covers what families can face without advance planning, from guardianship gaps to loss of privacy in probate.
What happens if you die without an estate plan? Rodriguez Lagorio, LLP explains how California law controls estate distribution and probate court proceedings.