- Bankruptcy
- Probate
- Estate Planning
- SSDI
Bankruptcy Attorney in Chino, CA
Hedtke Law Group is your local Chino bankruptcy attorney, serving clients across Chino, Chino Hills (including Los Serranos and Butterfield Ranch) and Eastvale. Attorney Neil R. Hedtke has practiced bankruptcy law in California since 2010. We want you to understand your legal rights and make sound decisions. Filing bankruptcy triggers an automatic stay that can pause a foreclosure sale and stop most collection calls, lawsuits and wage garnishments, and a discharge can wipe out many types of debt. Learn more about foreclosure defense options and how we help protect your home.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney in Chino, CA
With Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, many unsecured debts such as credit cards and medical bills can be discharged, and California exemptions may protect your home equity and car. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy can let you arrange to make up the back payments on your home over time, without needing the bank’s approval. If you want to compare options, see our Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13 comparison guide.
If you have received a Notice of Default and are facing foreclosure, don’t delay. You can also review how we help with wage garnishment issues and stop creditor harassment. Call Hedtke Law Group at (909) 457-0183 for a free consultation. If a sale date is already set, filing before it can pause the foreclosure while we review your options. We serve clients across Chino, Chino Hills and Eastvale.
Probate Administration Lawyer in Chino, CA
Hedtke Law Group in Chino serves clients across Chino, Chino Hills, & Eastvale for probate cases taking the time to educate our clients on the advantages and options available with Probate Administration, Probate Avoidance & Estate Planning, and the overall estate planning process. We also help families understand how proper planning can reduce the need for court involvement.
What is Probate?
Probate is a legal process that occurs after someone dies. It includes validating a will in court, identifying / inventorying / appraising the deceased person’s property, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining property as the will or law directs. In many cases, families try to avoid this process through proper wills and trust planning.
Probate Avoidance
Generally, access to assets during the pendency of a probate is substantially restricted, and all distributions require court approval. Conversely, successor trustees in a revocable trust have access to assets immediately upon the death of the decedent and can manage the assets without the necessity of court supervision. This is why many clients choose revocable living trusts as part of their estate plan.
Most people do not realize that a probate proceeding is no different than any other civil proceeding in a court of law. At any time, anyone can request the court clerk to retrieve the probate file and inspect its contents. Documents included in the file are the will, a petition for probate listing all of the decedent’s heirs to the second degree, a complete inventory of all of the decedent’s assets, and documents bringing to the court’s attention any other matters that require court attention.
Get a probate administration lawyer from Hedtke Law Group today and learn more about estate planning services in Chino.
Estate Planning Lawyer in Chino, CA
An estate planning attorney in Chino is not only for senior citizens and those with significant wealth. All adults, especially if you have minor children, should have an estate plan. An estate planning lawyer can work with you and your spouse to assess your estate planning needs, create the necessary documents such as wills and trusts, and update those documents when needed. Proper planning can also help your family avoid probate—learn more about probate administration services. Hedtke Law Group has the legal right to practice law in Chino, CA and serves the following areas: Chino, Chino Hills & Eastvale.
Social Security Disability Lawyer in Chino, CA
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides financial support to individuals who are unable to work due to a serious disability. These benefits may include Social Security Disability Insurance (DIB), based on your work history, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which is based on financial need. Navigating the application process can be complex, and mistakes can lead to delays or denials.
At Hedtke Law Group, we help clients in Chino, Chino Hills, and Eastvale understand their rights and improve their chances of approval. Learn more about our SSDI legal services in Chino and how we can guide you through every step of the process.
