Episode 30-38
038: Bruno's Bianchi's 4 Pillars of Attorneys Wellness
By: R. Sam Price | April 7, 2026
In this episode of Probate Notes, Sam sits down with Bruno Bianchi, a veteran fitness coach and personal trainer with over 25 years of experience, to explore how busy legal professionals can better care for their bodies — and why it matters more than they think. Bruno breaks down the four key pillars of health: exercise, nutrition, sleep, and social connection, showing how physical wellbeing supports mental clarity, focus, and performance.
037: Probate Vehicles Made Easy with Natalie Armenta of Carstub
By: R. Sam Price | March 24, 2026
In this episode of Probate Notes, Sam sits down with Natalie Armenta, a probate and fiduciary vehicle specialist at Carstub, to break down one of probate's most overlooked challenges — what to do with a deceased person's car. From understanding AND vs. OR titles to navigating duplicate title paperwork, death certificates, and DMV fees, Natalie walks through the full process of getting a vehicle properly transferred or sold during a California probate case.
036: Probate Cash Advances with James Leestma
By: R. Sam Price | March 17, 2026
In this episode of Probate Notes, Sam sits down with James Leestma — attorney, estate litigator, and owner of Advance Inheritance LLC — to explain what you need to know about probate cash advances. From foreclosure risks to relocation challenges and legal costs, he outlines how these non-recourse options work, how they differ from traditional loans, and how they can support beneficiaries while preserving the estate’s value.
035: Music Royalties and Probate Explained with Iver Scott
By: R. Sam Price | March 10, 2026
What happens when a hit song, a music catalog, or even a celebrity’s name and likeness becomes part of a probate estate? In this episode, Sam welcomes Iver Scott of Scott Valuation, LLC, a specialist in intellectual property valuation, to explain how IP assets are assessed in an estate context. From discounted cash flow analysis to the limited situations where comparable sales apply, Iver breaks down the methods professionals use to determine and support fair market value.
034: Hidden Assets and Missing Heirs with M. Jason Ross
By: R. Sam Price | March 3, 2026
Ever wonder how professional fiduciaries track down heirs and uncover hidden assets during probate? In this episode, Sam sits down with M. Jason Ross, a licensed professional fiduciary with Kaalund Professional Fiduciary and Trustee Services, to explore the investigative side of administration. From tools like Spokeo and social media checks to reviewing pre-death bank statements, Jason shares practical strategies that reveal assets many people overlook.
033: California Will Contest with Kevin Snyder
By: R. Sam Price | February 24, 2026
Will contests can turn an already emotional probate matter into full-blown litigation between family members and beneficiaries. In this episode, Sam sits down with Kevin Snyder of Snyder Law PC to unpack what happens when someone challenges a will in California courts. They discuss why even “equal” distributions can still trigger disputes, how dueling wills emerge over time, and what attorneys need to know about procedural pitfalls, notice requirements, and strict 120-day filing deadlines.
032: High Conflict in Probate with Megan Hunter
By: R. Sam Price | February 17, 2026
High conflict cases can drain your time, your energy, and your confidence. In this episode, Sam sits down with Megan Hunter of the High Conflict Institute to break down what's really happening when personalities derail probate matters. They talk about high-conflict personality types, why logic alone doesn't work, and how understanding someone's "operating system" can completely change your strategy.
031: Adjudicated Newspapers in CA Probate with Margie Miller
By: R. Sam Price | February 10, 2026
In this episode of Probate Notes, Sam is joined by Margie Miller, publisher of City News Group, to pull back the curtain on adjudicated newspapers and why they matter so much in probate cases. They dig into what "general circulation" actually means, how newspapers become court-approved for legal notices, and the role proper publication plays in due process, from petitions for probate to notices of sale and service by publication.
030: Exempt Sellers and Real Estate Disclosure in CA Probate with Teresa Gorman
By: R. Sam Price | February 03, 2026
In this episode of Probate Notes, host Sam Price sits down with Teresa Gorman to break down what fiduciaries, trustees, and personal representatives need to know when selling California probate property. Together, they unpack who qualifies as an exempt seller, what properties are covered, and which disclosures still matter despite statutory exemptions.
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