001: Sam Price and the Probate Notes Podcast

Probate Notes: Your Guide to Navigating California Probate Law

In this inaugural episode of Probate Notes, host Sam Price, a certified specialist in estate planning, trust, and probate law, takes listeners on a personal and professional journey.

The challenges Sam’s family faced after his father's untimely death without an estate plan inspired him. Sam shares how those experiences profoundly impacted his career path. He reveals pivotal moments that led him to specialize in probate work, from his early days feeling disconnected in the corporate world at KPMG to finding fulfillment in helping clients in probate law.

You will learn about Sam's transition from international tax consulting to building a successful real estate business during the 2008 crisis, where he played a key role in providing housing for the homeless. This episode also highlights the growth of Sam's probate law practice, emphasizing how he blends legal expertise with compassionate client service, which defines his approach.

Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Sam highlights the importance of estate planning and its vital role in safeguarding families' futures. Whether you're navigating the complexities of probate or seeking practical strategies for estate planning, this episode offers lessons and inspiration for both legal professionals and individuals alike. Join Sam and his special guests as they simplify the probate process and share real-world solutions, helping you approach probate with clarity and confidence.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Sam’s personal journey through probate and estate planning after his father's passing
• Transition from international tax consulting to real estate and then to probate law
• Experience in securing housing for the homeless during the 2008 real estate crisis
• Building and growing a probate law practice from a solo endeavor
• Balancing professional growth with family life and community involvement
• Insights into California probate law and estate planning strategies
• Role in legal education and community through bar associations and coaching

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Episode Credits

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