Hosted by Duncan Strickland · EN · 18 episodes
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Welcome to the Probate Shepherd® Podcast — the show designed to guide you through one of life’s most difficult crossroads: navigating the probate process while grieving the loss of a loved one. Probate can feel confusing, overwhelming, and emotionally draining, especially at a time when you’re already carrying so much. Our mission is simple: to bring clarity, confidence, and compassion to families facing the legal and financial complexities of settling an estate. Each episode breaks down the probate process into clear, practical steps. We’ll explain what really happens in probate court, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to identify a trustworthy probate attorney who will advocate for you—not against you. Whether you're beginning the probate journey or simply preparing for the future, you’ll gain insight, guidance, and peace of mind from experts who understand the challenges you’re facing. This is your roadmap. Your support system. Your Pr
Duncan Strickland hosts The Probate Shepherd, a education show with 18 episodes published.
What happens when someone passes away… and not all the heirs can be found? It’s one of the most frustrating—and least understood—problems in probate. A single missing or unknown heir can bring the entire estate process t
You’ve planned everything… your will is signed, your assets are organized, and your family is protected. But what about everything that lives on your phone, your laptop, and in the cloud? In this episode of The Probate S
If an adopted child is left out of a will… do they have the legal right to fight back? In this episode, we unpack one of the most emotional and misunderstood questions in probate law: can adopted children contest a will—
What if the biggest threat to your family’s inheritance… isn’t the probate process itself—but the attorney you hired to guide you through it? In this episode, we break down the critical warning signs your probate attorne
Inheriting a vacation home, mountain cabin, or beach house sounds like a blessing. But when real estate crosses state lines, families often discover a hidden legal process that can freeze an estate for months or even yea
You created a will. You signed it properly. You thought your family would be protected. But when the time comes to settle the estate… everything grinds to a halt. In this episode of The Probate Shepherd Podcast, Houston
The panic is real: you open the file drawer, log into the old laptop—and the most important probate documents are gone. In this episode, we walk you step-by-step through exactly what to do when critical probate paperwork
What happens when a probate emergency hits at the worst possible time—nights, weekends, or holidays? This episode reveals the critical situations that can’t wait, what to do when courts are closed, and how to protect ass
Feeling stuck with a probate attorney who isn’t delivering? This episode walks you through the exact red flags to watch for—and a proven step-by-step blueprint to switch attorneys mid-case without losing time, momentum,
Probate is stressful enough without unexpected delays. In this episode, we break down why the estate-settlement process can slow to a crawl—and how probate attorneys help keep everything moving. From winter court closure
Probate is a race against the clock—and most families don’t realize it until it’s too late. In this episode, we break down the real deadlines that control the probate process, when the timer officially starts, and what h
Probate is hard enough without watching legal bills climb every time you send an email. In this episode, we break down how flat-fee probate attorneys remove the biggest stressors families face after the loss of a loved o
Probate often moves slower than families expect—especially during winter months when court calendars shrink and deadlines get tighter. In this episode, we break down why delays happen, how small mistakes can restart the
Estate planner or probate attorney—what’s the real difference, and why does it matter so much? In this episode, we break down the before vs. after of estate law, explain when proactive planning can help your family avoid
Probate is overwhelming enough—uncertain legal fees make it even harder. This episode breaks down hourly vs. flat-fee pricing so you know exactly what you're paying for, what red flags to watch for, and how to avoid gett
“Do I really need a probate attorney?” This episode breaks down the real answer. Learn how probate actually works, why executors face personal financial liability, and when DIY probate becomes a risky trap. If you’re gri
Probate doesn’t pause for the holidays—but the courts do. This episode dives into the predictable year-end slowdowns that leave families stressed, grieving, and stuck. You’ll hear the real reasons filings stall, what jud
When does probate become too risky to handle alone? In this episode, we break down the five high-stakes scenarios where a DIY approach can lead to conflict, court battles, or even personal financial liability. Learn how
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