Atty. B. Douglas Hayes

Atty. B. Douglas Hayes

B. Douglas Hayes is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust planning, probate and 2 other areas of law.

Goshen Goshen 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About B. Douglas Hayes at a glance

B. Douglas Hayes is a Partner based in Goshen, Indiana, practicing at Yoder, Ainlay, Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1989). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1989) and Fort Wayne Bible College (B.Mus., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Goshen City and Indiana State Bar Associations National Association of Elder Law Attorneys and Board Certified, Estate Planning and Administration, Indiana State Bar Association. Serands clients in Goshen, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • B. Douglas Hayes is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust planning, probate and 2 other areas of law
  • B. Douglas received a B.Mus. degree from Fort Wayne Bible College in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • B. Douglas practices at Yoder, Ainlay, Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP in Goshen, IN

Practice Areas Explained

B. Douglas Hayes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases B. Douglas Hayes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

B. Douglas Hayes is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →

Probate

B. Douglas Hayes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

B. Douglas Hayes is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

B. Douglas Hayes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

B. Douglas Hayes is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Goshen are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about B. Douglas Hayes

Where is B. Douglas Hayes's law office located?
B. Douglas Hayes's law practice is located in Goshen, Indiana. The firm is Yoder, Ainlay, Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does B. Douglas Hayes handle?
B. Douglas Hayes focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has B. Douglas Hayes practiced law?
B. Douglas Hayes has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did B. Douglas Hayes go to law school?
B. Douglas Hayes earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.Mus., 1983).
How can I contact B. Douglas Hayes for a consultation?
You can contact B. Douglas Hayes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has B. Douglas Hayes received?
B. Douglas Hayes's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1989
B.Mus.
Fort Wayne Bible College
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1989

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