After a court determines that an individual can no longer make personal and/or financial decisions for themselves, a guardianship may be instituted. If an individual…
Guardianship Estate Administration
In 2024, Illinois plans to make significant changes to the Probate Act of 1975 including adopting the Guardian Appointment Act. The Guardianship Appointment Act or…
How expensive is the guardianship process? If you are appointed guardian of the person, your role is straightforward and requires an annual written report filed…
When your loved one needs care, you can petition the court to be appointed as the Guardian of the Person and Estate. A guardian is…
Most people don’t want to think about the possibility of being incapacitated, especially if they’re in the prime of life. However, the likelihood of becoming…
After a loved one passes away, you must first determine whether you need to open a probate estate in order to transfer property to the…
At Hays Firm, we recognize that an individual’s family does not always include those people who are defined as “family” under the law.
One of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your loved ones against exploitation as they age is to create an estate plan which gives power to a selected agent to manage their personal and financial affairs.