Roseville, CA estate planning & probate attorney Kristin M. Kaminski explains how she can help a client, who has no will, with probate. She shares that even if a person passes away without a will, she can still assist with the probate process. When someone dies intestate—without a will—the state of California determines the beneficiaries of the estate. While the overall process is similar to probate with a will, certain terminology and procedures differ. She emphasizes that she is fully capable of guiding clients through probate, regardless of whether a will exists.