Atty. William C. Hays

Atty. William C. Hays

William C. Hays is a lawyer practicing probate, general practice, estate planning and 4 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 66 yrs experience 66 year
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Profile Summary

About William C. Hays at a glance

William C. Hays is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Hays & Skerry. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1960). Educated at Harvard University (LL.B., 1960) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston (Chairman, Regional Planning Sub-Committee, 1963-1964 Secretary, 1964-1969 and Chairman, 1969-1971, Land Use Committee), Massachusetts and American Bar Associations American College of Mortgage Attorneys. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William C. Hays is a lawyer practicing probate, general practice, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1955, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • William practices at Hays & Skerry in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William C. Hays's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William C. Hays handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

William C. Hays is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William C. Hays

Where is William C. Hays's law office located?
William C. Hays's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Hays & Skerry. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William C. Hays handle?
William C. Hays focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William C. Hays practiced law?
William C. Hays has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did William C. Hays go to law school?
William C. Hays earned their education at (LL.B., 1960); (A.B., 1955).
How can I contact William C. Hays for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William C. Hays received?
William C. Hays's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard University
- 1960
A.B.
Bowdoin College
- 1955

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1960

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