Atty. William Kenneth Hayes

Atty. William Kenneth Hayes

William Kenneth Hayes is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, probate and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from California State University, Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 52 years.

South Pasadena South Pasadena 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About William Kenneth Hayes at a glance

William Kenneth Hayes is a Member based in South Pasadena, California, practicing at William K. Hayes & Associates. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (1974). Educated at University of California School of Law at Los Angeles (J.D., 1973) and California State University, Los Angeles B.S. (—). Serands clients in South Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Kenneth Hayes is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, probate and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from California State University, Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices at William K. Hayes & Associates in South Pasadena, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Kenneth Hayes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Kenneth Hayes 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.

William Kenneth Hayes is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Elder Law

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

William Kenneth Hayes is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Kenneth Hayes

Where is William Kenneth Hayes's law office located?
William Kenneth Hayes's law practice is located in South Pasadena, California. The firm is William K. Hayes & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Kenneth Hayes handle?
William Kenneth Hayes focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Kenneth Hayes practiced law?
William Kenneth Hayes has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William Kenneth Hayes go to law school?
William Kenneth Hayes earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (—).
How can I contact William Kenneth Hayes for a consultation?
You can contact William Kenneth 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.

Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law at Los Angeles
- 1973
California State University, Los Angeles B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974

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