{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65d6c10107b4a80016167abc/687924ef0d2a218993dba5c6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How California Divides Property When There's No Estate Plan","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65d6c10107b4a80016167abc/1752769745793-4908dcae-0662-435a-8a6b-bf9a854ae645.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>No will? No plan? No idea what happens next?</p><p><br></p><p>You’re not alone—and if you're in California, especially Riverside County, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Gavels Down, Voices Up, I walk you through exactly what happens when someone dies without a will. We’ll break down California’s intestate succession laws, what probate looks like when there’s no estate plan, and who inherits—legally—not emotionally.</p><p>  </p><p>I’ll also share some hard but real truths about stepchildren, half-siblings, estranged relatives, and what happens when the law takes over your family’s future.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps</p><p> 00:00 – Intro: No will? Don’t panic—start here</p><p> 01:35 – What is intestate succession?</p><p> 03:15 – Who inherits when there’s no will in California</p><p> 05:10 – Married couples: community vs. separate property</p><p> 06:45 – What happens with adult children, half-siblings, and extended family</p><p> 08:30 – Riverside County probate court: what to expect</p><p> 10:05 – The truth about stepchildren and domestic partners</p><p> 12:00 – What to do now if you’re facing this situation</p><p> 14:10 – Why estate planning today prevents heartbreak tomorrow</p><p><br></p><p>If your loved one died without a will, you still have options—but you also have rules.</p><p><br></p><p>California law lays out who gets what when there’s no plan, and it doesn’t always align with family expectations. If you’re overwhelmed, uncertain, or angry about what’s unfolding, this episode will help you understand your rights and make your next move with confidence.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more real legal talk—from the courtroom to your kitchen table.</p><p><br></p><p>Ready to learn more about Rachel King:</p><p>Website: https://rachelkingattorney.com</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelawyerking/</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rachelkinglaw</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZIOh5b6kNo3KYojIA8vKw?si=91205d1a16194e67</p><p>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Rachel's book, \"Getting Divorced: Now What?\", is now available. Visit https://rachelkingattorney.com/ for more information and to get your copy.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#NoWillNowWhat #CaliforniaProbateLaw #IntestateSuccession #RiversideProbate #EstateAdministration #GavelsDownVoicesUp #RachelKingAttorney #ProbateExplained #ExecutorSupport #LegalStepsAfterDeath</p>","author_name":"Attorney Rachel King"}