{"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/689df259436325e27838bccf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Can You Still Do Estate Planning After Death?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65d6c10107b4a80016167abc/1755181374708-a4d17a7a-b56d-48e9-bee3-432999dc941e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>If you’ve just lost a loved one and are trying to make sense of what happens next—especially without a will—this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>I get this question all the time:  <strong>“My dad just died… my aunt passed away yesterday… they didn’t have a will. Can we still do estate planning?”</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Here’s the short answer: no. Once someone passes, estate planning is no longer an option. But here’s the good news—you still have a legal path forward through <strong>probate</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I’ll walk you through what probate is, how it works in California, and what you can do <strong>today</strong> to protect the estate, even when it feels like chaos.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>What I Cover:</h3><ul><li>The difference between estate planning and estate administration</li><li>What California’s intestate succession laws say if there’s no will</li><li>Who can open a probate case—and what assets require it</li><li>Why you can’t “just transfer the house” or “write a will after death”</li><li>What steps to take in the days and weeks after a loss</li><li>Real stories from clients like Ana and Michael, who faced this same situation</li><li>How to lead with clarity, courage, and legal authority</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p> 00:00 – Intro: The question I hear every week from grieving families</p><p> 01:25 – What estate planning is—and why it ends at death</p><p> 03:10 – Estate administration: what you <em>can</em> still do</p><p> 04:40 – Understanding intestate succession in California</p><p> 06:20 – Who inherits when there’s no will</p><p> 07:45 – What probate is and when you need it</p><p> 09:10 – Why you can’t “fix” it with a backdated will or fake document</p><p> 10:50 – Real-life examples: Ana and Michael’s stories</p><p> 13:00 – Final thoughts: This is hard—but you’re not alone</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re overwhelmed, grieving, and unsure what to do next, this episode will give you the guidance—and grace—you need.</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>#ProbateWithoutWill #EstatePlanningAfterDeath #CaliforniaProbateLaw #NoWillWhatNow #RachelKingAttorney #GavelsDownVoicesUp #IntestateSuccession #LegalStepsAfterDeath #EstateAdministration #FamilyLawSupport</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Attorney Rachel King"}