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In THE WOLF AT THE DOOR, veteran California attorney and elder financial abuse writer Michael Hackard draws from forty years of legal experience to advise families, caregivers, and professionals who work with seniors what elder financial abuse is, how to identify it, and - most importantly - what to do if abuse is suspected. As the baby boomer generation rapidly ages into retirement, elder financial abuse threatens to become a national epidemic. If not addressed early and aggressively, this unique form of exploitation can tear families apart, leaving shattered relationships and depleted bank accounts in its wake. You may not be able to prevent elder financial abuse from happening, but THE WOLF AT THE DOOR will empower you to fight back before it's too late.
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Michael A. Hackard has been practicing law for over forty years. His practice includes trust litigation, personal injury and wrongful death claims, estate planning, and business and commercial matters. Michael regularly represents clients in California state court and federal court, and he has also represented clients before federal, state, and local legislative and administrative bodies.Michael's main focus is estate, trust, and elder financial abuse litigation. He is especially attentive to the challenges his generation, the baby boomers, and their children face, from caregiving to wealth management. Aging parents, some of whom may suffer from Alzheimer's disease or dementia, can be vulnerable to elder abuse and undue influence when estate and trust assets are transferred. Dysfunctional relationships, particularly between stepmothers and stepchildren, can lead to conflicts over who has lawful beneficiary rights over an inheritance.Michael is a native of Sacramento, California, where his firm is based, and he regularly represents out-of-state clients in California legal matters. Michael is committed to lifelong learning, he has completed executive-level courses at Dartmouth University's Tuck School of Business, the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, Columbia Business School, and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.Michael's experience has taught him that litigation clients first and foremost want counsel who will listen to and be committed to them. This commitment includes understanding that the client's personal and/or financial safety is often paramount, and that efforts to prevent disputed matters from getting worse must often be tackled immediately.His philosophy is embodied by his dedication to clients, legal excellence, commitment to professional ethics, and the finest ongoing professional training. He is proud to lead legal teams that reflect these values.Michael has an "AV Rating" from Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review, signifying the highest level of professional excellence, and he has been designated a "Super Lawyer"--an honor reserved for no more than five percent of attorneys in each state. He has been interviewed regularly by local and national media, including the Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, MSN Money, C-SPAN, and Fox News, and has testified before the House of Representatives.
