William K. Hayes

ATTORNEY
As an attorney in private practice in Los Angeles County, California William Hayes provides extensive estate and tax planning services to individuals and businesses in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank and surrounding communities. Attorney Hayes’ primary focus is to help clients avoid probate, protect their assets, and provide for the security of their loved ones with a well-crafted estate plan. He believes in giving each client the time needed to explain his or her needs and wishes and then dedicates his efforts toward making the client’s desires clear in their final estate plan.

Clients of The Hayes Law Firm have often commented upon the warmth and friendliness they experience while at the firm because Attorney Hayes strives to provide an office environment where clients feel comfortable as they go through the very personal process of planning for the care, maintenance and distribution of the assets which they have spent a lifetime accumulating. Indeed, the proper, custom-tailored planning and administration of his clients’ estates is just as important to him as it is to the families it affects.

Attorney Hayes is aware of the growing importance of estate planning and as an active member of the Los Angeles County and Pasadena community, dedicates part of his time to educating the public about the importance of planning for when they’re gone or unable to care for themselves. Consequently, Attorney Hayes speaks throughout Los Angeles on the topics of estate planning, business planning, and asset protection on behalf of many civic and community organizations, non-profits, churches and social groups. In addition, he has had speaking engagements sponsored by well established banking institutions, insurance companies, and financial services groups.

University of California - Los Angeles

J.D. (1973) | Law

1969 - 1973

See bio: https://www.losangelestrustlaw.com/blog/attorney-and-staff-profiles/william-hayes-2/

Honors: William Hayes was a member of UCLA's prestigious and selective Law Review as well as a member of the Moot Court Honors Program. As a Senior Editor of the Law Review, he published a well-received article entitled, “Jury Selection and the Equal Protection Clause”. While in law school, he also gained national recognition for a private interview that he conducted with the late United States Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall.

Activities: Moot Court Honors Program, Law Review

Attorney, Founder

Hayes Law Firm

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Estate Planning Seminar - Wills, Living Trusts, & Probate, Estate Planning Series - March 2019 (South Pasadena, El Sereno, Arroyo Seco, Eagle Rock), Eagle Rock Branch Library - 5027 Caspar Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041

March 23, 2019

Hayes Law Firm

Our law firm cordially invites you to attend a special event. Seating is limited! Reserve your ticket today by calling: 800-906-7186 About this Event Hayes Law Firm - Estate Planning Seminar AT THIS EVENT WE WILL DISCUSS MANY ISSUES INCLUDING: - Why it is extremely important that your home be put into a living trust. - Why putting your child’s name on your deeds or financial accounts could result in foreclosure, bankruptcy, creditors liens, and the inability for your family to properly inherit. - How to obtain Long Term Care and avoid $8,841 in average monthly cost. - How to avoid losing your home and other assets due to Medi-Cal liens. - How to avoid court supervision of your life, in the event that you become physically or mentally disabled. - How to protect your children’s inheritance from wasteful spending, creditors, divorce, IRS liens, bankruptcy, probate, and your surviving spouses remarriage. - How a well drafted Trust helps to ensure that your children and grandchildren achieve their educational goals and life ambitions. - Why a well drafted Trust is the only way to keep the court system out of your affairs. - The advantages and disadvantages of Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney.

Estate Planning Seminar - Wills, Living Trusts, & Probate, Estate Planning Series - March 2019 (South Pasadena, El Sereno, Arroyo Seco, Eagle Rock), Arroyo Seco Regional Library - 6145 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90042

March 19, 2019

Hayes Law Firm

Our law firm cordially invites you to attend a special event. Seating is limited! Reserve your ticket today by calling: 800-906-7186 About this Event Hayes Law Firm - Estate Planning Seminar AT THIS EVENT WE WILL DISCUSS MANY ISSUES INCLUDING: - Why it is extremely important that your home be put into a living trust. - Why putting your child’s name on your deeds or financial accounts could result in foreclosure, bankruptcy, creditors liens, and the inability for your family to properly inherit. - How to obtain Long Term Care and avoid $8,841 in average monthly cost. - How to avoid losing your home and other assets due to Medi-Cal liens. - How to avoid court supervision of your life, in the event that you become physically or mentally disabled. - How to protect your children’s inheritance from wasteful spending, creditors, divorce, IRS liens, bankruptcy, probate, and your surviving spouses remarriage. - How a well drafted Trust helps to ensure that your children and grandchildren achieve their educational goals and life ambitions. - Why a well drafted Trust is the only way to keep the court system out of your affairs. - The advantages and disadvantages of Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney.

Estate Planning Seminar - Wills, Living Trusts, & Probate, Estate Planning Series - March 2019 (South Pasadena, El Sereno, Arroyo Seco, Eagle Rock), Hayes Law Firm - 729 Mission St., #300, South Pasadena, CA 91030

March 16, 2019

Hayes Law Firm

Our law firm cordially invites you to attend a special event. Seating is limited! Reserve your ticket today by calling: 800-906-7186 About this Event Hayes Law Firm - Estate Planning Seminar AT THIS EVENT WE WILL DISCUSS MANY ISSUES INCLUDING: - Why it is extremely important that your home be put into a living trust. - Why putting your child’s name on your deeds or financial accounts could result in foreclosure, bankruptcy, creditors liens, and the inability for your family to properly inherit. - How to obtain Long Term Care and avoid $8,841 in average monthly cost. - How to avoid losing your home and other assets due to Medi-Cal liens. - How to avoid court supervision of your life, in the event that you become physically or mentally disabled. - How to protect your children’s inheritance from wasteful spending, creditors, divorce, IRS liens, bankruptcy, probate, and your surviving spouses remarriage. - How a well drafted Trust helps to ensure that your children and grandchildren achieve their educational goals and life ambitions. - Why a well drafted Trust is the only way to keep the court system out of your affairs. - The advantages and disadvantages of Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney.

Estate Planning Seminar - Wills, Living Trusts, & Probate, Estate Planning Series - March 2019 (South Pasadena, El Sereno, Arroyo Seco, Eagle Rock), El Sereno Branch Library

March 14, 2019

Hayes Law Firm

Our law firm cordially invites you to attend a special event. Seating is limited! Reserve your ticket today by calling: 800-906-7186 About this Event Hayes Law Firm - Estate Planning Seminar AT THIS EVENT WE WILL DISCUSS MANY ISSUES INCLUDING: - Why it is extremely important that your home be put into a living trust. - Why putting your child’s name on your deeds or financial accounts could result in foreclosure, bankruptcy, creditors liens, and the inability for your family to properly inherit. - How to obtain Long Term Care and avoid $8,841 in average monthly cost. - How to avoid losing your home and other assets due to Medi-Cal liens. - How to avoid court supervision of your life, in the event that you become physically or mentally disabled. - How to protect your children’s inheritance from wasteful spending, creditors, divorce, IRS liens, bankruptcy, probate, and your surviving spouses remarriage. - How a well drafted Trust helps to ensure that your children and grandchildren achieve their educational goals and life ambitions. - Why a well drafted Trust is the only way to keep the court system out of your affairs. - The advantages and disadvantages of Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney.

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Q. My husband and I went through a law firm to draw up our wills and three other documents in 2002.

November 8, 2023

A: You can inquire with the state bar association as to the whereabouts of the attorney and if the attorney can't be located, you should just go to another attorney who works in the field of probate.

Q. Can a executor sell a home and take all it contents including my mom personal items without notifying a 1/3beneficiary

November 8, 2023

A: If this involves a Will being probated in court, all of the actions of the Executor will be monitored by the court. The authority of the Executor will be determined by the language of the Will and overseen by the court.

Q. Illinois has no death tax, mother did not earn enough. Do I need to file federally?

November 8, 2023

A: The answer depends on the dollar value of the estate. If your mother did not earn enough to have to pay the Illinois inheritance tax, it is doubtful that she will have to pay any federal estate taxes since the dollar value threshold of the estate for federal tax purposes is significantly higher than the state threshold .