Contesting a will in Illinois based on undue influence:
Illinois law provides that those individuals who are improperly excluded from a loved one’s will can challenge the validity of the will based on a claim of undue influence.
What is a fraudulent transfer in Illinois?
The term “fraudulent transfer” refers to a transfer of property which is made for the purpose of deceiving a creditor and inhibiting the creditor from collecting a debt owed.
Types of claims against an Illinois probate estate
If the individual owed money during his or her life, then that debt remains, and it is the responsibility of the decedent’s estate to pay that debt.
What is Probate?
The word “probate” often makes people nervous or worried about an extended legal battle. Most simply, probate is the court process of appointing a personal representative to handle someone’s affairs after he or she dies.
Tools to Protect Your Loved One Against Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is on the rise. To protect yourself and your elderly loved ones become educated in the risks and the red flags. Speak to an attorney to set up a plan.
Trust Litigation
When the trustee fails to satisfy any of the duties, the trustee may be held personally liable for such failure. The attorneys at Hays Firm LLC represent beneficiaries and trustees in trust litigation.
Asset Protection Planning
The goal of an asset protection plan is to protect an individual’s assets from future creditors. The most common type of creditor who poses financial risks comes from a lawsuit or inner-family dispute.
Trusts
For each client, we walk through the complete estate planning process which begins by analyzing the client’s financial circumstances and goals.
Wills
A Will is the written declaration of a person’s intentions regarding what will happen to their property upon their death. A Will governs and distributes only probate property.