Santa Monica Estate & Trust Contingency Fee Attorneys: Protecting Your Coastal Real Estate Legacy

(00:00) Santa Monica estate disputes
(00:11) Michael Hackard highly experienced in southern California estate litigation
(00:22) Local experience with Santa Monica high-value properties
(00:33) Risk-free representation: contingency fee agreement
(00:50) Advantages of contingency fees in hiring an attorney
(01:20) Types of Santa Monica estate and trust litigation disputes we focus on
(01:51) Why Santa Monica estates are so valuable
(02:23) Hackard Law has successfully litigated cases across Santa Monica and greater LA
(02:39) Act to protect your Santa Monica real estate inheritance: call Hackard Law at 916-313-3030.

Are you caught in an estate or trust dispute in Santa Monica? Don't let skyrocketing property values or complex real estate holdings prevent you from claiming your rightful inheritance.
I'm Mike Hackard, founder of Hackard Law. For over four decades, I've championed the rights of heirs and beneficiaries in Southern California's most valuable real estate markets.
Why Hackard Law Excels in Santa Monica
• Local Real Estate Experience: From legacy residential properties to high end multi-family units, we understand Santa Monica's unique property landscape
• Risk-Free Representation: Our no-win, no-fee policy on estate and trust contingency fee litigation means you pay nothing unless we succeed
Our Santa Monica-Tailored Fee Structure
We operate on a contingency fee model, designed with Santa Monica's high-value real estate in mind:
• Zero upfront attorney’s fees - preserve your capital in this high-cost market
• We advance case expenses where appropriate - like any savvy real estate investor
• Our fee is a percentage of your recovery - we succeed only when you do
• No recovery means no fee - we bear the risk, just like a property owner
This model allows you to pursue justice without the burden of legal bills, freeing you to focus on preserving your family's real estate legacy.
Estate Disputes We Focus On
• Contested wills or trusts involving high-value Santa Monica properties
• Elder financial abuse in affluent coastal communities
• Fraudulent transfers of prime real estate or income-generating properties
• Disputes over multifamily units with substantial rental income
• Family conflicts over beachfront homes or historic properties
• Inheritance issues involving commercial real estate or mixed-use developments
Why Santa Monica Estates Demand Specific Attention
• Unprecedented property value growth creates complex, high-stakes estates
• Premium on land leads to intricate development deals and property holdings
• Many properties have long-term tenants with rent control, complicating valuation
• Unique assets like beachfront properties or historic homes require expert appraisal
• High-income multifamily units can be contentious points in inheritance disputes
Our Santa Monica and Westside Reach
We've successfully litigated cases across Santa Monica and neighboring areas:
• Historic Craftsman homes in Santa Monica
• High-rent apartment complexes
• Mixed-use properties
• Valuable homes throughout Pacific Palisades
Don't Let Santa Monica's real estate boom deprive you of your inheritance.
If you suspect someone's using complex property values or rental income to shortchange your inheritance, act now. Contact Hackard Law today at 916-313-3030.
We're here to safeguard your rights and secure your real estate legacy in one of California's most desirable markets.