The Probate Realtor Show · Podcast

Conversations for the people behind the property.

Attorneys, fiduciaries and advisors on what families actually face when someone dies, and what it means for the house.

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Episodes are grouped by topic:

  • When an executor or trustee breaks the rules
  • Family conflict and conservatorships
  • The house and everything in it
  • Planning ahead

About the show

Plain talk about probate, trusts and the families in the middle.

The Probate Realtor Show is a podcast about selling and buying real estate through probate and trust. Matias Baker Masucci, a Los Angeles broker and certified probate and trust specialist, sits down with estate planning attorneys, probate litigators, professional fiduciaries and other advisors.

They talk about what really happens when a family inherits a home, in and out of court. The goal is simple: share real experience so you can make informed decisions for yourself, your family and your legacy.

Ranked #4On FeedSpot's list of the best Realtor podcasts (2024).
On the air since 2023Attorneys, litigators, fiduciaries, appraisers and advisors.
Free, wherever you listenVideo on YouTube. Audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

Episodes by topic

Start with the topic you're facing.

A few favorites from the show, grouped by the situations families ask about most. The full playlist has every episode.

When an executor or trustee breaks the rules

25:50

Episode 23 · Trust and estate litigator Nicholas Van Brunt

When a trustee won't share information.

What beneficiaries are entitled to know, what breach of fiduciary duty means and what you can do when communication stops.

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37:10

Probate litigator Scott Rahn

When an executor crosses the line.

The red flags of a mismanaged estate or trust, how a fiduciary can be removed and how lost assets can be recovered.

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Family conflict and conservatorships

31:48

Financial advisor Mark Vanderpole

Dividing an inheritance fairly.

How families can split a house and other assets when an equal split isn't possible, and how taxes and mortgages change each share.

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30:53

Episode 24 · Attorney Beti Tsai Bergman

Understanding conservatorships.

How conservatorships work, when the court steps in and why full transparency keeps families on the same page.

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The house and everything in it

27:21

Episode 16 · Certified appraiser Glen Kangas

The date-of-death appraisal.

Why a retroactive appraisal sets the stepped-up tax basis, and how skipping it can cost heirs in capital gains tax.

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29:53

Episode 6 · Professional organizer Dina Braverman

Clearing out a house full of belongings.

A simple keep, donate and discard system for estate sales and clean-outs, so the house can get to market sooner.

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Planning ahead

34:14

Episode 80 · Estate planning attorney Jenna Glassock

Avoiding probate with a living trust.

What becomes public in probate, why a trust has to be funded and what a Heggstad petition can fix.

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28:57

Episode 33 · Wealth advisor Rick Nott

You inherited a lot of money. Now what?

Why sudden wealth often disappears, and how to slow down and plan before spending or investing.

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Frequent questions

About the show.

Who hosts The Probate Realtor Show?

Matias Baker Masucci, a Los Angeles real estate broker (DRE 02054763) who focuses on probate, trust and conservatorship sales.

Where can I watch or listen?

Video episodes are on YouTube. Audio episodes are on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

Who are the guests?

Estate planning attorneys, probate and trust litigators, professional fiduciaries, appraisers, financial advisors and other professionals who work with families after a death.

Is the show legal advice?

No. The show is general information. Matias is a licensed real estate broker, not an attorney. Talk to an attorney about your situation.

I have an inherited house. Where do I start?

Start with First Steps After a Death, or tell us about the property and Matias and his team will walk you through your real estate options.

Educational information only. Consult an attorney or CPA about your specific situation.

Have a property to discuss?

Questions are easier when the property is in front of us.

Tell us what's happening with the house and we'll walk you through your real estate options.

Talk to Us

Prefer to talk? Call (310) 776-5145