Hess Law Firm, LLC - Naperville, IL

Comprehensive Estate Advocacy and Litigation in Naperville

Navigating estate administration or inheritance disagreements requires both meticulous transactional drafting and aggressive courtroom capability. Hess Law Firm, LLC, based in Naperville, Illinois, delivers comprehensive legal counsel across trusts, estates, and corporate representation. Founded in 2016 by trial attorney Matthew R. Hess, the firm brings more than two decades of complex litigation experience to clients throughout DuPage, Will, Cook, and surrounding Northern Illinois counties. When you need an attorney to handle high-stakes probate disputes or protect your family assets against future vulnerabilities, this practice offers the balanced perspective of a skilled trial advocate and trusted advisor.

Aggressive Contested Estate and Trust Litigation

When disagreements arise between heirs, executors, and beneficiaries following the loss of a family member, standard transactional lawyers lack the trial experience needed to prevail in court. Hess Law Firm aggressively represents individuals involved in contentious probate disputes, breach of fiduciary duty lawsuits, and inheritance conflicts. The firm handles complex legal matters, including:

• Challenging or defending testamentary instruments in contested will proceedings based on allegations of undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, or fraud.
• Holding trustees and executors accountable for breaches of fiduciary duty, asset mismanagement, or failure to properly account for estate property.
• Pursuing and defending claims under the Illinois Presumptively Void Transfers Act regarding suspicious property transfers to caregivers.
• Navigating contested adult guardianship petitions and asset recovery actions on behalf of vulnerable seniors and wards.

Forward-Looking Estate Planning and Probate Administration

Preventing disputes before they occur is always the most effective strategy. For individuals looking to hire an estate planning lawyer, Hess Law Firm crafts robust, customized estate instruments designed to eliminate ambiguities and preserve wealth. Services are offered on a reasonable flat-fee basis, allowing attorney Hess to understand every nuance of your family structure without the worry of hourly clock ticking. Estate services include:

• Preparing comprehensive wills, revocable living trusts, and irrevocable trusts designed to protect generational assets and avoid probate.
• Establishing statutory powers of attorney for property and advance healthcare directives to protect clients during medical incapacitation.
• Guiding executors and personal representatives through the probate administration process, including creditor notifications, inventory accounting, and asset distribution.
• Facilitating seamless business succession planning to transition family-owned businesses smoothly across generations while minimizing tax burdens.

Outside Small Business General Counsel Services

In addition to estate matters, the firm operates a dedicated small business general counsel program. Designed for emerging and established enterprises, this program provides predictable monthly legal support without the expense of an in-house legal department. Business owners looking to find a contract lawyer or formation attorney receive timely guidance on LLC and corporate entity maintenance, contract drafting, commercial lease reviews, and dispute prevention strategies. With Hess Law Firm, LLC, business leaders and families alike gain an unyielding legal ally committed to securing their financial futures.