Inheritance Heists Ch. 1: Disaster Control

I’m Mike Hackard with Hackard Law.  I’m sharing passages from my new book Inheritance Heists – and I hope that they can help you avoid estate disaster.

Despite a family’s best efforts, trust distribution disasters can still occur. When they do, it’s crucial to act quickly and strategically:

Seek legal counsel: Engage an experienced trust and estate attorney to understand your rights and options.

Consider mediation: Before resorting to litigation, explore mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Document everything: Keep detailed records of all communications and financial transactions related to the trust.

Protect the assets: If you’re a trustee, take steps to secure and protect the trust assets during the dispute.

Maintain perspective: Remember that family relationships are often more valuable than material assets. Strive to resolve disputes in a way that preserves these relationships where possible.

If you’re up against an estate disaster and you need help, you can call us at Hackard Law: 916-313-3030.  We want to hear your story.

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