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Probate Real Estate Services | Podcast With Kathleen Daniels

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with KD Realty - 408.972.1822 CA DRE#01366594

I am neither a podcaster nor a would-be podcaster.  This post is to complete an ActiveRain Tuesday Zoom Challenge homework assignment for September 30, 2025.  

Thank you Bob "RealMan" Timm for your willingness to share your podcasting experience with us during week one of the challenge!  

The challenge is to write a minimum of 250-word post explaining what we would do if we hosted our own podcast. 

My first thought was to podcast about reasons why ActiveRain members should NEVER sing Happy Birthday during a Zoom call.  Kathy Streib - Please accept our collective apology for causing you to endure such pain on your birthday! We only intended to demonstrate how much we love you 🧡💙

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Welcome to the Probate Real Estate Services Podcast! 

My podcast about probate real estate services would be designed to provide valuable insights for real estate professionals, attorneys, investors, and people navigating the probate process.

Podcast Episodes:

  • Understanding Probate Real Estate: Explain the basics of probate, why properties end up in probate, and the legal steps involved in selling probate properties.
  • Interview with Probate Attorneys: Invite expert attorneys to discuss common legal challenges, tips for beneficiaries, and recent changes in probate laws.
  • Success Stories and Case Studies: Highlight real-life examples of successful probate sales, sharing lessons learned and best practices.
  • Navigating Family Dynamics: Explore how family relationships can impact the probate process and offer tips for handling sensitive situations.
  • Marketing Probate Properties: Cover strategies for listing, pricing, and selling probate properties, including working with estate executors and heirs.
  • Investment Opportunities in Probate Real Estate: Discuss how investors can find and evaluate probate properties for potential deals.
  • Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them: Identify frequent mistakes in probate transactions and offer practical solutions.
  • Technology and Tools: Review software and platforms that streamline probate real estate transactions.
  • Financial Planning for Heirs: Invite financial planners to discuss inheritance, taxes, and maximizing the value of probate assets.
  • California State-Specific Probate Laws: Feature episodes focused on unique local rules of the Santa Clara County probate court.

Podcast Format:

  • Expert Interviews: Regularly interview attorneys, real estate agents, investors, and financial advisors.
  • Roundtable Discussions: Bring together a panel of experts to discuss current trends or listener questions.
  • Listener Q&A: Dedicate episodes to answering questions submitted by listeners about probate real estate.

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Thank you Debe Maxwell, CRS and Kathy Streib for hosting this FUN challenge!

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I specialize in probate real estate.
As a Certified Probate
Real Estate Specialist
my focus is on helping Executors and Administrators
avoid headaches
before they start.

“From the moment we met Kathleen, we were impressed with her professionalism, knowledge, patience, respect, humor, attention to detail, and compassion.  She's the Whole Package ~ excellent agent and wonderful human being!  In a potentially stressful experience, we have felt in good hands all along.  We are so grateful and recommend her without hesitation!”

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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Fantastic entry, Kathleen! I laughed out loud at the apology to Kathy for having to endure us on her birthday!! OMG, hilarious! 

When I saw your post, I knew this would be your topic too. Your episodes look so very interesting and I love how you're structuring your calls as well. I would definitely listen if you started one!

Oct 05, 2025 11:08 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Debe Maxwell, CRS - it was a natural lean for a podcast. 

 

Oct 05, 2025 11:17 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist with your extensive knowledge of the Probate System, this would be a perfect podcast for you.

Oct 05, 2025 11:22 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, George Souto - if I had someone manage setting up all the interviews and managing the schedule, and it only took me the time for the podcast, that would be a consideration. I have enough to keep me busy. 

Oct 05, 2025 11:48 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Kathleen,

What a great idea to provide the episodes title and format. I often prefer to read the discussion, and I often find very I am re-reading it, useful. It's probably extra work, to add the text, so it may be available for paid subscribers. :)

Oct 05, 2025 12:28 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hi Steffy Hristova - you make a point about being able to read what people say as well.  Thank you for stopping by. 

Oct 05, 2025 12:34 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist I do not doubt that you would attract many listeners to your podcast. It is a subject that not many specialise in, and you, my friend, are very knowledgeable and a fantastic speaker  

Oct 05, 2025 01:22 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello Miss Hannah Williams thank you so much for your kindness. It's a subject that many people are clueless about until a loved one dies. 

Oct 06, 2025 07:57 AM
Hannah Williams

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist That is so true, and that is why you would be fantastic 😍

Oct 06, 2025 08:58 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathleen,
Your topic was an obvious choice for you, as mine was for me.  Both be great topics for a podcast, but it sounds like you have no more interest in doing one than I do. 

Oct 05, 2025 03:11 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

That is correct Miss Carol Williams - my sharing comes in the form of my website, YouTube, and consultations.  

Oct 06, 2025 07:58 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

You have a lovely voice, Kathleen and your expertise would be extremely helpful to the masses, so a podcast might suit you well.

I would take a pass, myself!

Oct 05, 2025 04:47 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Eating peas from a pod is as close as I'll get to that, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist!

Oct 06, 2025 09:16 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Miss Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! - I am passing on the notion of doing a podcast.  It is just not my thing or my style. 

Oct 06, 2025 08:00 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Kathleen,

Well if you were to start a podcast I would definitely be listening to the one you have outlined! With your extensive knowledge of the Probate System, this would be a perfect podcast for you but I can see if you had someone manage setting up all the interviews and managing the schedule, and it only took you the time for the podcast, that would be a consideration!

Oct 05, 2025 05:16 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello, Miss Dorie Dillard Austin TX  I've been invited many times to be a guest on podcasts, and I have respectfully declined.  I do best speaking  one-on-one, or in small groups.

Thank you for stopping by. 

Oct 06, 2025 08:23 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Kathleen- I had to laugh as well because I cannot carry a tune!  I was tremendously touched that ya/ll would sing Happy Birthday. 

Now...as for a Podcast- yours would be perfect and could draw in people from all over the country.   Agents would benefit as would so many others. And...you have an excellent speaking voice. You could even use your Gold Gate Bridge for your logo!!!!

Oct 05, 2025 06:02 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hi Kathy Streib - probate is state and local-specific.  Needless to say, California laws are ... well, it's California - what else needs to be said about that? (LOL)

Oct 06, 2025 08:25 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathleen - I learned in elementary school that mouthing the words can be a talent that is quite useful in later years.  Good job completing the assignment.  

Oct 06, 2025 02:49 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello Michael Jacobs - hum, now I am pondering your words.  Thank you for stopping by. 

Oct 06, 2025 08:26 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathleen... I don't listen to podcasts, but you know what? I do believe I'd listen to yours!

Oct 06, 2025 05:27 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Thank you, Miss Nina Hollander, Broker I do not listen to podcasts either.  Good heavens, I enjoy peace and quiet. There is enough "noise" in the world that I need to tune out without inviting more in. 

To each their own. Our likes and desires are what make us unique. 

Oct 06, 2025 08:33 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, it sounds like I missed out on hearing how bad the ActiveRain Choir was for the singing of happy birthday to Kathy Streib, haha.

Oct 06, 2025 05:53 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Oh my gosh Brian England - off tune, out of synch, yet we stuck with it and Kathy endured. 

Oct 06, 2025 08:34 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Darn I missed the singing party for Kathy!  LOL

I love this idea fro a podcast Kathleen!  WOW!

Oct 06, 2025 10:18 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

You know better than anyone - the AR peeps just wanna have fun while we learn, grow and play in the Rain Miss Anna "Banana" Kruchten 

Oct 07, 2025 08:03 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Douglas Elliman Las Olas - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

Hypothetically speaking, your podcast would be added value to your marketing system.  The process of designing your website, setting up you youtube channel and so forth has been daunting.  No doubt podcasting would consume your valuable time.

It still amazes me how many people do not prepare for dispositions of their assets and liabilities before they close their eyes permanently.  Even if you do have a will or trust, someone has to do the work.  As technology advances there is much more to add to the updates.  For instance, digital currency, ai accounts and terminating such items so your footprint cannot damage your stellar legacy.

Always enjoy your participation in the Rain gf😎

Oct 06, 2025 11:32 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks so much for sharing this thoughtful and engaging post, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist. I really appreciate the effort you put into outlining your podcast ideas and the way you make the topic approachable and helpful. It’s clear you have a genuine desire to inform and support others in this niche area, and your insights add real value. Thanks again for taking the time to share your perspective. It's truly inspiring!

Oct 06, 2025 11:43 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Hello Lew Corcoran - this all comes with years of experience and serving others in need of help. I do enjoy this higher level of service. 

Oct 07, 2025 08:06 AM