William Bates
Real Estate, Wills, Trusts, & Probate (Transactional)
Lincoln, Illinois
Personal Introduction
William Blinn Bates, Jr. is a shareholder at Woods & Bates, P.C. Upon graduation from law school in 2007, Mr. Bates returned to his hometown of Lincoln and commenced his practice of law. His practice in Lincoln is concentrated in estate planning, including drafting of trusts and wills, administration of decedents' estates, real estate, and collection matters. Mr. Bates also represents the local hospital in Lincoln, Illinois, as well as a Lincoln-based privately-owned oil company operating throughout Illinois. Mr. Bates received his Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School with honors in 2007. Mr. Bates is a member of the Illinois and Logan County Bar Associations and is a past President of the Logan County Bar Association. He is active in local civic, charity, and educational affairs, and currently serves on the District #27 School Board.
Practice Composition
Transactional
Education
Practice Summary
Estate Administration (Probate) Trust Administration Estate Planning Real Estate
Response Time
2 days
Affiliations
Logan County Bar Association
Personal Interests & Charitable Work
Golfer. Serves as Vice President on the District #27 School Board and as a Director of The Woods Foundation.
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