Hess Law Firm, LLC

When disputes arise among heirs or beneficiaries after a loved one is lost, you don’t need a transactional lawyer to help you – you need a trial lawyer to aggressively represent your interests in the courtroom. If you have rights that you need to pursue or protect, contact Hess Law Firm today.

Estate Planning Attorney and Asset Protection Attorney

Wills, trusts and powers of attorney should be essential pieces of everyone's estate plan, no matter the size of your estate.

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Probate Attorney for Estate, Trust and Guardianship Administration

Probate, trust and guardianship matters are complex and require a skilled attorney to help guide you.

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Estate Litigation Attorney

With over a decade of litigation experience, Hess Law Firm is uniquely qualified to protect your interests in the courtroom.

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Small Business General Counsel Program

Our Small Business General Counsel program gives business owners access to their own on-call legal department, day or night.

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Our Latest Articles

Corporate Veil of an Illinois LLC Cannot be Pierced, Court Rules

Resolving an apparent conflict between Illinois’ Limited Liability Company Act (the “LLC Act”) and a body of case law governing piercing the corporate veil of corporations, the Fourth District Appellate Court recently upheld a trial court’s r…

Matthew Hess Obtains Summary Judgment in Presumptively Void Transfers Act Case

After more than 4 years of litigation, Matthew Hess recently obtained summary judgment on behalf of a woman who was being sued by the two sons of her close family friend, after the friend designated her as the beneficiary on a 401(k) account in place…

5 Common Mistakes When Writing a Will

Your last will and testament is one of the most important documents you will ever execute. But while you might think you have a will in place that satisfies your objectives, this may not be the case. There are a number of formalities that must be com…

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