In the event of death during a registered domestic partnership, the Probate Court will be involved if there is not a revocable living trust. The surviving domestic partner of a non terminated registered domestic partnership, under the Probate and Family Law Code, has rights regarding the estate. There are many probate codes which apply and this is why it is very important to have legal counsel review all estate planning documents as well as any family law documents including registered domestic partnerships. Jim Eimers has experience in both family law, corporate law and estate planning and is in a unique position to assist you in matters of domestic partner legal rights, and how to avoid time consuming cases due to the ever changing world that they incorporate.