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Mar 29
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I have been asked by many clients what California Intestacy means. Let me explain.
In California, if you die without a valid will, you are said to have died “Intestate.”
California has established Intestacy Laws to determine who will receive your property in the event you die without a will.
California Codes, Probate Code, Section 6400 states, “Any part of the estate of a decedent not effectively disposed of by will passes to the decedent’s heirs as prescribed in this part.”
California Codes, Probate Code, Section 6401 states, “As to community property, the intestate share of the surviving spouse is the one-half of the community property that belongs to the decedent under Section 100.
This is a complex matter. If a family member has died without a valid will and you do not know what to do regarding his or her property and assets, contact an experienced Riverside Estate Planning Attorney who will discuss your options with you in terms that you can understand.