Videos

Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Alzheimer’s and Dementia may give rise to undue influence and financial elder abuse issues. At Hackard Law we know that is a possibility, but we also know that it isn’t the only reason to invalidate estate documents set up by loved ones. We expand on this in the video below. We also have a series of videos on how Alzheimer’s and Dementia can impact estate and probate litigation.

Diagnosing Alzheimers | Protecting Estate Assets
Diagnosing Alzheimers | Protecting...
Mental Illness | Contesting a California Will or Trust
Mental Illness | Contesting...
Alzheimer’s | California Estate, Probate & Trust Litigation
Alzheimer’s | California Estate,...

Alzheimer’s, Widowed Stepmothers & Estate Crimes

Discussion of Attorney Michael A. Hackard’s book, “Alzheimer’s, Widowed Stepmothers & Estate Crimes” starts in the video below. To continue through the full discussion, please view the full playlist.

Alzheimer’s, Widowed Stepmothers & Estate Crimes | Episode 2
Alzheimer’s, Widowed Stepmothers &...
The Widowed Stepmother | Trust Inheritance Disputes
The Widowed Stepmother |...
Alzheimer’s, Widowed Stepmothers & Estate Crimes | Episode 1
Alzheimer’s, Widowed Stepmothers &...

Community

Hackard Law is committed to our local community and all Californians. Attorney Michael A. Hackard discusses his parents in the video below; his reminiscing may bring back memories of your own. In the playlist below you’ll see our commitment to you in past holiday messages and comments on current events.

Would You Rescue a Dog from a Hot Car?
Would You Rescue a...
Sofia’s Story | Special Needs Trust
Sofia’s Story | Special...
Veterans Day | Honoring Those Who Served
Veterans Day | Honoring...

Contingency Fees

We know the costs of hiring an estate and probate litigation attorney is always a top question. View the video below to learn how a contingency fee works. We’ve created a full playlist on this question to cover answers on how a contingency fee can be beneficial as well as supplying the knowledge in what to ask for when considering a contingency fee.

Anatomy of Trust Litigation | Protecting Beneficiaries
Anatomy of Trust Litigation...
Do You Have a Case in a Disputed Trust? | 4 Key Points
Do You Have a...
Beneficiary Rights Law Firm | CA Trust Litigation
Beneficiary Rights Law Firm...

Dependent Adult Financial Abuse

A dependent adult is a person between 18 and 64 who has physical or mental limitations that restrict his or her ability to carry out normal activities or to protect his or her rights. Our video details the financial protections California has set for these individuals. Suspect a loved one has become a victim? We have more videos describing more rights for these protected individuals.

Shattered Trust: Challenging Power of Attorney Abuse
Shattered Trust: Challenging Power...
Financial Abuse of Dependent Adults | How is the Jury Instructed?
Financial Abuse of Dependent...
Financial Abuse of Dependent Adults | California Attorneys
Financial Abuse of Dependent...

Elder Abuse

Watch the video below to learn the warning signs of elder abuse. Victims likely won’t or can’t explain their situation. Being aware of common signs of elder abuse can stop this already tragic event. For tips on stopping and even how to deal with false accusations view our playlist on this topic as well.

Elder Financial Abuse Awareness | CA Trust Litigation Attorney
Elder Financial Abuse Awareness...
Elder Abuse Red Flags | CA Litigation Attorneys
Elder Abuse Red Flags...
Stop Elder Abuse | CA Litigation Attorneys
Stop Elder Abuse |...

Financial Elder Abuse

Do you believe a loved one suffered financial abuse from another? Watch the video below to learn what it takes to prove this in litigation. We also have a full list of financial elder abuse topics in the playlist noted below.

Elder Financial Abuse | Alameda, Contra Costa & San Francisco
Elder Financial Abuse |...
The Cost of Elder Financial Abuse | California Estate & Trust Litigation
The Cost of Elder...
Financial Elder Abuse | The Decedent Had Capacity – So What?
Financial Elder Abuse |...

It Starts Here

In the first episode of the Hackard Law podcast, It Starts Here, we’ll discuss how an estate and probate litigation firm runs. Throughout the podcast series we hear from many Californians, ranging from chaplains to computer forensic experts on topics from elder abuse to law marketing in the playlist below.

It Starts Here Podcast | Ep. 2: Dave Jones on Undue Influence
It Starts Here Podcast...
It Starts Here Podcast | Ep. 3: Jim Carden on Elder Financial Abuse
It Starts Here Podcast...
It Starts Here Podcast | Ep. 1: John Long
It Starts Here Podcast...

KCRA 3 Features Hackard Law: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

In partnership with Hearst VeryLocal, Sacramento’s top news station KCRA 3 shows Hackard Law attorneys at work on the most strange, intriguing and crazy cases they’ve encountered. You’ll find them here in these segments from Hackard Law: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.

The Ugly
The Ugly
The 5 Things
The 5 Things
The Bad
The Bad
The Good
The Good
Hackard Law: The Backstory
Hackard Law: The Backstory

Life Insurance Beneficiary Claims

Are you a Life Insurance Beneficiary? If so, you’ll likely have questions about what this means. Watch the video below to learn what it means to be a Life Insurance Beneficiary and then view the full playlist for common challenges that appear in these cases.

Contesting Life Insurance | Challenging a Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation
Contesting Life Insurance |...
Life Insurance Lawyer | Beneficiary Policy Challenges
Life Insurance Lawyer |...
Life Insurance Beneficiary Challenges | Fraud & Undue Influence
Life Insurance Beneficiary Challenges...

Probate & Estate Litigation

In the video below you will learn three common estate and probate litigation mistakes. After 40 years of legal experience, we know what happens time and time again. Have more questions on estate and probate litigation? See our full playlist on topics ranging from what to look for in an attorney to handle these cases, outlines of common scenarios we see, and even more.

Estate Fights | When History Repeats Itself
Estate Fights | When...
Contingency Advantages for Hackard Law Estate, Trust, and Traumatic Brain Injury Clients
Contingency Advantages for Hackard...
Estate Litigation and the Great Baby Boomer Wealth Transfer
Estate Litigation and the...

Stepmothers and Estate Litigation

At Hackard Law, we’ve seen a substantial number of our law firm’s actively disputed estate, probate, and trust cases involve widowed stepmothers and their stepchildren. This isn’t a criticism of stepmothers, merely an observation. As this contributes to a large portion of our case, we’ve created an entire series of videos to answer questions regarding stepmothers and stepchildren.

The Wolf at the Door: Ep. 14 | Stories of Elder Financial Abuse
The Wolf at the...
The Widowed Stepmother | Big Trust & Estate Fights
The Widowed Stepmother |...
Stepmothers & Estate Fights
Stepmothers & Estate Fights

The Wolf at the Door

Discussion of Attorney Michael A. Hackard’s book, “The Wolf at the Door: Undue Influence and Elder Financial Abuse” starts in the video below. To continue through the full discussion, please view the full playlist.

The Wolf at the Door: Ep. 2 | Elder Financial Abuse
The Wolf at the...
The Wolf at the Door: Ep. 3 | How Elder Financial Abuse Happens
The Wolf at the...
The Wolf at the Door: Ep. 4 | Signs of Elder Financial Abuse
The Wolf at the...

Traumatic Brain Injury

TBI Types
TBI Types
TBI Indicators
TBI Indicators
TBI Empathy
TBI Empathy

Trust Litigation

Are you experiencing an issue with a trust? See the video below to learn what you are entitled to as a trust beneficiary. Have more questions about your rights and the steps in trust litigation? View our full playlist.

Estate Litigation and the Great Baby Boomer Wealth Transfer
Estate Litigation and the...
Estate and Trust Contingency Fee Lawyer for Fremont, CA Estate Disputes | Hackard Law
Estate and Trust Contingency...
Santa Monica Estate & Trust Contingency Fee Attorneys: Protecting Your Coastal Real Estate Legacy
Santa Monica Estate &...