Sacramento Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney

When someone passes away in California, their estate often includes more than just money and property—it also includes debts. Credit...

I’m Mike Hackard with Hackard Law.  I’m sharing passages from my new book Inheritance Heists – and I hope that...

Blended families are now a common part of modern American life. As remarriage rates rise and multi-parent households become the...

Mediation is often hailed as the preferred route for resolving trust disputes in California. It's cost-effective, confidential, and typically less...

Life has a way of throwing us curveballs. Illness. Injury. Sudden travel. Even cognitive decline. These are the moments when...

What would you do if a lifetime of hard work, carefully saved for your loved ones, suddenly fell into the...

Imagine this scenario: Your elderly father, who once meticulously balanced his checkbook and knew exactly where every penny was going,...

What would you do if a lifetime of hard work, carefully saved for your loved ones, suddenly fell into the...

Have you ever noticed how the reading of a will can both unite and divide a family? For some, inheriting...

Picture this scenario: Your elderly mother, once sharp and fiercely independent, has begun forgetting small details—misplacing her keys, struggling with...

What happens when grief collides with years—sometimes decades—of unspoken family conflict? The passing of a loved one can unite families...

When a loved one dies, emotions run high and families often struggle to find fair solutions for distributing an estate....

When a Stepmother and Inheritance Collide: A Family Tie Turns into a Legal Battle Have you ever wondered what really...

Have You Been Cut Out of Your Loved One’s Estate? Here’s What You Can Do Imagine this scenario: Your parent,...

What happens when the complexity of estate planning collides with the emotional weight of family relationships? For countless families, resolving...

I’m Mike Hackard with Hackard Law.  I’m sharing passages from my new book Inheritance Heists – and I hope that...

Have you ever paused to consider how easily a lifetime of savings could vanish? For many older adults, the prospect...

Imagine receiving a phone call from the bank, alerting you to unusual withdrawals or sudden account changes in an elderly...

Imagine this scenario: Your elderly father, who once meticulously balanced his checkbook and knew exactly where every penny was going,...

What is the true value of a family legacy—and how do you ensure that value endures for generations to come?...

When a loved one dies, we anticipate an atmosphere of mourning, remembrance, and eventually, the fair distribution of the decedent’s...

When it comes to estate planning, the tiniest misstep—a missing signature, a vague instruction, or an overlooked detail—can ignite family...

If you'd like to see how a veteran litigator runs a cross examination, watch Michael Hackard in his guest appearance...

Michael Hackard was recently featured on Ted Danson's award-winning program Advancements. The segment covered the role of digital forensics in...

As the founder of Hackard Law, Michael Hackard knows the potential risks involved in house-sharing among older adults and seniors,...

What happens to your family dynamics when Alzheimer’s enters the picture? For millions of families worldwide, the diagnosis of a...

Discover how to spot and prevent estate fraud. Protect your generational wealth by keeping executors, trustees, and agents accountable with...

I’m Mike Hackard with Hackard Law.  I’m sharing passages from my new book Inheritance Heists – and in this video...

What happens when the very people entrusted to protect an estate end up taking advantage of it? Unfortunately, estate disputes...

Imagine this: Your elderly father, trusting and kind-hearted, suddenly changes his will, leaving everything to a new “friend” who recently...

I’m Mike Hackard with Hackard Law.  I’m sharing passages from my new book Inheritance Heists – and I hope that...

Imagine sitting down to go over the details of a loved one's estate, only to find yourself questioning whether their...

Today I’m proud to introduce my new book, Inheritance Heists. It’s based on my decades of experience advocating for beneficiaries...

Here's what Claude AI says about Hackard Law: Under Michael Hackard's leadership, Hackard Law has established itself as a preeminent...

I’m Mike Hackard with Hackard Law. The first book I wrote, The Wolf at the Door, is key to understanding...

I’m Mike Hackard with Hackard Law. As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a great moment to reflect not only...

If you or someone you love has suffered brain damage because of another person’s actions, you are probably wondering if...

When you or someone you love has experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you may be wondering if life will...

When you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you might feel like you are drowning...

I'm Mike Hackard with Hackard Law. Today, we're tackling a critical issue that affects countless families: caregiver exploitation. As our...

I’m Mike Hackard with Hackard Law. Growing up, I remember seeing lawyers on television dramas and still watch some current...

Are you battling an estate or trust dispute in Mountain View, California? Don't let financial worries stop you from fighting...

Day after day, we receive pleas for help from those harmed by estate wrongdoing. Emails flood in, phones ring, and...

Are you caught in an estate or trust dispute in Santa Monica? Don't let skyrocketing property values or complex real...

Are you facing an estate dispute in Fremont, California? Don't let financial constraints prevent you from seeking justice. I’m Mike...

I'm Mike Hackard with Hackard Law. Today, I want to talk about a critical issue affecting California's baby boomers and...

Hackard Law is committed to delivering current, relevant legal information to our clients, prospective clients, and community members. Our primary...

I'm Mike Hackard with Hackard Law. Our law firm is dedicated to contingency fee estate, trust, and traumatic brain injury...

I’m Mike Hackard from Hackard Law. Our firm’s personal injury practice focuses on individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries...

I'm Mike Hackard of Hackard Law. At our firm, we understand the devastating impact a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can...