Sacramento Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney

[embed]https://youtu.be/60C_WVtT8w4[/embed] When Science Meets the Law of Inheritance I am Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law. Over more than five...

By Michael Hackard, Hackard Law By the time most families contact an elder abuse attorney, they're already dealing with catastrophic...

[embed]https://youtu.be/KYgeWsEqW0Q[/embed] Understanding Elder Financial Abuse Through Five Decades of Experience One of the benefits of decades of legal practice is...

[embed]https://youtu.be/8sAYG0VmJr8[/embed] A Proven Mindset Built Over Five Decades Ronald Reagan, when asked about his strategy against the Soviet Union, answered...

[embed]https://youtu.be/OYSiydBIlTo[/embed] Estate Theft Is Rare — But It Still Happens I am Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law. Over more...

[embed]https://youtu.be/SO0gx34MKKc[/embed] Protecting Our Parents on the Road and Beyond I'm Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law, and over my five...

[embed]https://youtu.be/JiBRU-5kKUY[/embed] What Families Need to Know About Conservatorship Alternatives I am Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law. Over five decades...

[embed]https://youtu.be/IACBM4dqEtA[/embed] A Sacramento Attorney Reflects on Family Legacy I am Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law. Over more than five...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqnkWxGTx70&t=8s[/embed] When a Legend Dies Without a Known Will I'm Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law and a California trust...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9uubdx-ZwI[/embed] Why Sacramento Families Turn to Hackard Law I am Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law. For more than five...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77MZo36MOEs[/embed] How Contingency Fees Open the Door to Justice I am Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law. Over more than...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T03oiY_APzk&t=13s[/embed] The Human Edge in an AI-Driven Legal World Artificial intelligence is promptly reshaping the practice of law. AI tools...

The trust had been in place for twenty-three years. It was a straightforward document, the kind of sensible estate plan...

[embed]https://youtu.be/PqiA7o0FTzI[/embed] Understanding When Financial Elder Abuse Crosses the Criminal Line I'm Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law. Over more than...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ogRj5TkDWU&t=2s[/embed] Why They Call Him The Sage Michael Hackard has spent more than five decades fighting for families in California...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8eeuddLRKA[/embed] Protecting Families Across California When a family's inheritance is at stake, the consequences of inaction can be devastating. Trust...

[embed]https://youtu.be/mLRhzqOEVBw[/embed] When Lies Drive the Inheritance Dispute I'm Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law, and over my five decades of...

[embed]https://youtu.be/W-ctN1JC4UA[/embed] Why Will Challenges Still Matter in California I'm Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law. Over more than five decades...

[embed]https://youtu.be/HKMCTO151kM[/embed] When Your Attorney Understands Brain Trauma From the Inside Most attorneys handle traumatic brain injury cases from a distance....

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8YV_NAskcA[/embed] Understanding the Largest Wealth Transfer in History I'm Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law. Over five decades of practicing...

They did everything they were supposed to do. They hired an estate planning attorney. They created a living trust. They...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epTh1DUIhqc[/embed] Protecting Vulnerable Elders From Caregiver Abuse I'm Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law. Over more than five decades of...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxI2BylDuOM[/embed] I'm Michael Hackard, and I have spent more than five decades litigating trust and estate disputes in California courts....

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRV-F0h7QTM[/embed] I'm Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law. Over more than five decades of practicing trust and estate litigation across...

The trust document said the estate was worth $6 million. The accounting showed less than $800,000. Where did $5.2 million...

Protecting East Sacramento's Most Established Families I'm Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law. Over five decades of practicing trust, estate,...

[embed]https://youtu.be/n-OC-5wiXu0[/embed] Why Contingency Fees Matter in Trust and Estate Disputes I'm Michael Hackard, founder of Hackard Law. Over five decades...

The will said everything would be divided equally among the three children. The trust confirmed it. The parents had promised...

By the time families discover that a loved one has been financially exploited, the damage is often staggering. Bank accounts...

In the end, it often comes down to one question: Who does the judge believe? Estate litigation is unique among...

"How could Mom do this to me?" It's one of the most painful questions I hear from clients. They've just...

You've been told you're a beneficiary of a family trust. The trustee, maybe a sibling, maybe a stepparent, maybe a...

Your parents did everything right. They hired an estate planning attorney. They paid for a living trust. They signed all...

Anyone serving as or considering becoming a trustee needs to know their responsibilities, as do the estate’s beneficiaries. Understanding these...

Understanding the responsibilities of a co-trustee may be challenging, especially when you are newly appointed. The grantor chose you for...

Losing a loved one brings about so many emotions, from grief and loss to anger and resentment. During this grieving...

A co-trustee is one of two or more people (or entities) who jointly manage a trust. These individuals have certain...

In California, a trustee has a fiduciary duty to protect the best interests of the beneficiaries, and this individual’s authority...

"Mom always said she wanted me to have the house." "Dad promised he'd leave the business to me if I...

Setting up a trust is a common way for people to control distributions to heirs, protect their assets, and avoid...

As a beneficiary of a trust, you are set to inherit assets as intended by the grantor. But what if...

There are several circumstances that could lead to a trust dispute, from trustee mismanagement to conflicts among beneficiaries. But whether...

Family businesses are the backbone of California's economy. From restaurant chains in Los Angeles to construction companies in the Central...

Elder financial exploitation is a national problem, but the legal remedies available vary significantly from state to state. Some jurisdictions...

Elder financial exploitation cases are unlike any other area of civil litigation. They involve vulnerable victims, family dynamics, fiduciary relationships,...

California is home to approximately 720,000 people living with Alzheimer's disease—making it one of the top three states in the...

The question I hear most often from families facing elder financial exploitation is: "Is it worth suing?" The answer depends...

After three decades of litigating elder financial abuse cases, I've learned that exploitation rarely comes out of nowhere. It follows...

A power of attorney is supposed to protect your loved one. It's designed to ensure that when an aging parent...

Elder financial exploitation is the illegal or improper use of an older adult's funds, property, or assets. It is the...