A: Yes, but not without an estate plan. Under California’s intestate succession laws (Probate Code §§6400–6414), if you die without estate planning, the State decides who gets your assets. Your long-term partner isn’t on the list—they’re treated as a legal stranger. Instead, everything would go to that distant nephew you’ve never met. The fix? Take control now. Make sure to reach out to your favorite estate planning law firm!
