The Importance of Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples
The 1960s in the United States has been described as one of the most divisive decades in history riddled with political movements, antiwar protests, and an emerging generational gap. While…
Meet the Owner: Andrew Hays
Andrew Hays: Don’t call me Mr. Hays. Loredana Lohan: Okay, yes sir. A: Don’t call me sir either! L: Good morning everyone and welcome back to another episode of…
Introduction to Estate Planning With Sarah Buck
Loredana Lohan: My name is Loredana Lohan and I am a paralegal at Hays Firm LLC in Chicago, Illinois. Today I am joined with Ms. Sarah Buck who is…
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 would like to be cared for if you become disabled. Who will make decisions for your you when you are no longer able?
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 in Illinois.
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
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 to the will, a lawsuit may be necessary.
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 expensive estate planning mistakes.
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 order to avoid a judgement.
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 all transfers to such individuals are presumed to be fraudulent.