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Staza Law Estate Planning and Covid Policies

As the country is learning to live with the daily threat of the coronavirus, estate planning remains crucial. Take the time to consider how you...

Best Lawyers in Illinois for Estate and Trust Litigation

Two Hays Firm LLC lawyers are selected for the 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list and are among the best lawyers for Estate & Trust Litigation...

Will Contests in Illinois

Illinois law permits any interested party to file a will contest. A will contest must be filed with the probate court after a person’s death

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Using Guardianship Proceedings to Protect Your Elderly Loved One

Guardianship proceedings are complicated and involved, but for many families they provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing that an elderly loved one...

I Think an Executor is Stealing

If you have reason to believe that the executor is hiding assets or stealing them so as to avoid having to distribute them later pursuant...

The Dangers of DIY Online Wills

It seems in the short run, an online will can save you time and money. The truth of the matter is they can lead to...

Conservatorship in Illinois

The term “conservatorship” means the court process in which a person is appointed to manage the financial affairs of another person.

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Case Study on the Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act

Illinois has adopted the Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act, which enables a creditor to obtain a court order voiding transfers of money that were made in...

Can I Appeal an Arbitration Award?

Arbitration was developed as an alternative to litigation in the hopes that disputes could be resolved quickly and efficiently without expensive litigation.

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Are transfers to a fiduciary fraudulent?

The sick and elderly are often exploited by the people closest to them. Illinois law protects individuals from exploitation by their fiduciaries by presuming that...

Chicago lawsuits against Boeing for crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302

Hays Firm LLC recently filed suits against Boeing on behalf of the families of victims of the recent Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes involving...

Reporting Requirements for Illinois Non-Profits

If you are a non-profit or a “not for profit” entity, there are a variety of reporting requirements you must make on an annual basis....