What Is Intestate Succession in California?

The term “intestate succession” is used by legal professionals and court systems to describe the process of distributing a person’s assets if they die without a will or trust in place. This process takes place in probate courts and can become a tremendous expense for heirs and beneficiaries in terms of time, energy and money.

It is always best to have some type of will or trust in place, clearly expressing your wishes about how all of your assets (money, investments, property, collectibles, sentimental items, etc.) get distributed after you die. Ultimately, with intestate succession, the state makes all the decisions according to a stringent inheritance structure, which may not align with your preferred choices or what you verbally expressed to loved ones when you were alive.

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