Woods & Bates, P.C.

The Preeminent Rural Law Firm in Central Illinois

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Estate Administration

Probating the Estate of a deceased person.

Finalizing the affairs of a loved one after they pass away can be a daunting task. Let us help.

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Estate Planning

What will happen when I die?

Our firm takes a wholistic approach to estate planning and help form a plan based on the unique circumstances of every client.

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Real Estate

Buying or selling real estate is important.

Avoid common pitfalls of the real estate process with a skilled attorney advocating for you throughout the transaction.

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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.

Contact Woods & Bates for Your Legal Needs

Our History

1972

Woods & Bates Founded

Woods & Bates was 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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What Our Clients Say

Why Choose Us?

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Community Minded

We live in the communities where we work and
understand local needs and concerns.

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Integrity

We do exactly what we say we will do.

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Timeliness

Your time is important and we understand the need to make timely progress on client matters.