In today’s society, blended families have become increasingly common. These families, formed through multiple spouses and children from different relationships, present unique challenges in estate planning. The need to address various family dynamics and ensure equitable treatment of all parties…
Probate is an essential step in the estate planning process, one that most estates in California inevitably encounter. Every will must pass through the California probate process, and this also applies to trusts that are not fully or properly funded.…
Americans are dealing with enough debt right now as bankruptcy filings continue growing even post-pandemic. The overwhelming weight of debt is a challenge to anyone, and this problem is exacerbated in situations where a debt that doesn’t even belong to…
At Hedtke Law Group, we understand the delicate balance in the relationship between landlords and tenants in California. We represent both sides of this equation because we believe everyone has the right to have a safe place to live while…
Are mounting debts causing you sleepless nights? The prospect of bankruptcy can be intimidating, but there’s a lifeline you might not have considered – negotiating with your creditors. We want to help people understand why bankruptcy isn’t the end of…
Debating child custody is often one of the most adversarial aspects of any California divorce or separation case. In most cases, both sides want custody of their child or, at the very least, a favorable visitation schedule. Time with your…
Bankruptcy can help many people get a fresh start when their debt gets out of control. The journey to get there can be somewhat long and winding, though. One of the stops along the way is the Meeting of…
Losing a loved one is difficult and usually requires time for the decedent’s survivors to process the loss. However, during this time of grieving, someone close to the decedent must also begin the process of closing the estate. In many…
Bankruptcy can take a lot out of a person. Finances on the fritz and all the noise about how “bad” bankruptcy is does nothing to help. The panic can be a lot for anyone to handle, but this is especially…
In a world with easy access to obscene levels of information, estate planning often suffers from common misconceptions. Most information online about estate planning will guide you to secure your assets for what you leave behind when you’re gone, but…