Problem First. Property Sale Second.
MyProbatePal helps people dealing with probate and trust property understand what needs attention and what should happen next. We start by identifying the property problems creating stress, help coordinate the appropriate resources, and work with clients to prepare, protect, and move the property toward the right outcome.
When selling becomes the appropriate next step, the real-estate transaction is handled through Hooks Realty.
Meet the Team
William "Rod" Hooks
As a native of Southern California, I now consider myself as a Greater Sacramento insider, having lived, worked, and been deeply involved in our local communities for decades — as a resident, father, and community advocate.
As a real estate broker and Probate & Trust Real Estate Specialist, I focus on helping clients work through the property and real-estate challenges that can arise during probate, trust, and inherited-property situations. I take pride in approaching that work with ethics, compassion, and a practical, solution-driven mindset.
Beyond real estate, serving others is a passion of mine. I've swam from Alcatraz Island and under the Golden Gate Bridge nearly a dozen times — all in support of a local scholarship fund I established for our local community college.
When I'm not fully engaged in the real estate world, I seek balance through activities like running, biking, and prioritizing overall health and fitness.
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Jennifer Stigelmayer
I've spent my entire life in the greater Sacramento region, where I've attended our local schools, lived, worked, and raised a family. Since 1991, I've called the Herald-Galt area home.
As a serial entrepreneur, I've owned a small business for the past 18 years. Alongside managing my own commercial property, I also own a 20-acre farm and cattle ranch in the local area — and 113-acres out of state.
In my real estate work, I focus on probate and trust property sales, with particular experience helping clients navigate the property and transaction issues that can arise in those situations. I also bring extensive experience with farm, ranch, and large-acreage properties.
As a partner and founding member of MyProbatePal, I’m committed to helping clients work through property-related challenges with ethics, compassion, and a practical, solution-oriented approach. My role is centered on understanding the situation, helping coordinate the property-related pieces, and guiding clients toward the appropriate real-estate outcome.
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Ladonna Berber
I’m a Modesto native with a passion for family, personal growth, and new opportunities. My career journey began in the dental field, but in 2019, I transitioned to the legal industry, earning my paralegal certificate from Abrams College and quickly advancing at a fast-paced law firm in downtown Modesto.
My interest in real estate grew after purchasing my first home in 2021. By 2024, I had expanded that experience into transaction coordination and notary work, combining strong organizational skills with a growing understanding of the real-estate process. At MyProbatePal, I help support transaction coordination, documentation, scheduling, and the many administrative details that help keep property-related work moving forward.
Outside of work, I cherish time with my family—including my husband and twin boys—and enjoy traveling, hiking, and cheering on my favorite football team. I’m proud to be part of the MyProbatePal team and to help clients feel supported and organized throughout the property and real-estate process.
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