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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Attorneys
What Our Clients Say
Fantastic Firm. As a financial advisor we work in unison with our local Estate Legal teams and Tax professionals . Woods&Bates are highly competent and always professional. They give efficient and timely advice to every client that we’ve worked together with and are always doing the most important thing in my mind.. looking out for their clients needs first!
Client
They couldn't have been more knowledgeable, professional and courteous with their time. I would and often do recommend to family and friends.
Client
They helped me with real estate issues I was having when purchasing a new home, also walked my wife and I though our will exactly how we wanted. I would highly recommend this firm for any needs you might need.
Client
Why Choose Us?
Community Minded
We live in the communities where we work and
understand local needs and concerns.
Integrity
We do exactly what we say we will do.
Timeliness
Your time is important and we understand the need to make timely progress on client matters.