Atty. John Lee Wood

Atty. John Lee Wood

John Lee Wood is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate administration, estate litigation and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri, Columbia in 1995, and has been licensed for 21 years.

St. Joseph St. Joseph 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About John Lee Wood at a glance

John Lee Wood is a Member based in St. Joseph, Missouri, practicing at Law Office of John L. Wood, LLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, estate litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2005) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (2005). Educated at University of Missouri, Columbia (J.D., 2003) and University of Missouri, Columbia (B.S. University, 1995). Active member of Cole County and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in St. Joseph, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Lee Wood is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate administration, estate litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri, Columbia in 1995, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • John practices at Law Office of John L. Wood, LLC in St. Joseph, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Lee Wood's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Lee Wood handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

John Lee Wood is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Lee Wood is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Lee Wood is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John Lee Wood is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

John Lee Wood is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Joseph are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Lee Wood

Where is John Lee Wood's law office located?
John Lee Wood's law practice is located in St. Joseph, Missouri. The firm is Law Office of John L. Wood, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Lee Wood handle?
John Lee Wood focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, estate litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Lee Wood practiced law?
John Lee Wood has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did John Lee Wood go to law school?
John Lee Wood earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S. University, 1995).
How can I contact John Lee Wood for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri, Columbia
- 2003
B.S. University
University of Missouri, Columbia
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 2005

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