Finalizing the affairs of a loved one after they pass away can be a daunting task. Let us help.
Our firm takes a wholistic approach to estate planning and help form a plan based on the unique circumstances of every client.
Avoid common pitfalls of the real estate process with a skilled attorney advocating for you throughout the transaction.
About Woods & Bates, P.C.
Our firm focuses our practice on estate and trust administration, estate planning, and real estate matters. These can be emotionally taxing areas of law for clients. Our attorneys draw on decades of experience in guiding you through the issues presented and will help put your mind at ease.




Our History
1972
Woods & Bates Founded
Woods & Bates founded by William C. Bates, Jr. and Robert J. Woods.
2012
Acquired Harris & Harris
Harris & Harris was founded in 1921 by Judge Thomas Milton Harris and his son, Homer Blinn Harris.
2019
Acquired Culbertson & Allen, LLC
Branched out to a second office in Delavan, Illinois with the acquisition of Culbertson & Allen, LLC
2021
Acquired Phillip M. Kirby Law Office
Established a third office location in Mason City, Illinois.
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