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 to guide you through the issues presented and will help put your mind at ease. At Woods & Bates, P.C., we understand the importance of flexibility in legal services. That's why we offer both virtual assessments and in-person meetings to accommodate your preferences and ensure a personalized experience.
Mission
To be a firm that gives purpose to employees, provides high quality representation to appreciative clients, and creates meaningful contributions to the communities we serve.
Vision
To be the preeminent Central Illinois rural law firm helping families to build, sustain, and preserve their legacies.
Firm Values
Courage
Stand up for what we believe in and be
brave in the face of all circumstances.
Wisdom
Never stop learning and stay up to date on
current legal trends and decisions.
Integrity
Be true to your word and do what you say you will do. Expect integrity in return in the form of payment for services rendered.
High Ambition
Be content, but never satisfied.
Abhor laziness.
Self-Control
Do not let others dictate the way we act. Maintaining a calm and clear mind helps to make wise decisions.
Courtesy
Be kind in all interactions with
others.
Responsiveness
Respond to all client contacts
within 24 hours.
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Our History
1972
Woods & Bates Founded
Woods & Bates was founded by William C. Bates, Jr. and Robert J. Woods