Atty. William Blinn Bates

Atty. William Blinn Bates

William Blinn Bates is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, trusts and estates and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Westminster College, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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About William Blinn Bates at a glance

William Blinn Bates is a Partner based in Lincoln, Illinois, practicing at Woods & Bates. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1978) and Westminster College B.A. Economics Westminster College B.A. Business Administration (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Logan County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lincoln, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Blinn Bates is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, trusts and estates and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Westminster College, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices at Woods & Bates in Lincoln, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Blinn Bates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Blinn Bates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

William Blinn Bates is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →

Trusts

William Blinn Bates is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

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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.

William Blinn Bates is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lincoln are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Blinn Bates

Where is William Blinn Bates's law office located?
William Blinn Bates's law practice is located in Lincoln, Illinois. The firm is Woods & Bates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Blinn Bates handle?
William Blinn Bates focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Blinn Bates practiced law?
William Blinn Bates has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William Blinn Bates go to law school?
William Blinn Bates earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (—).
How can I contact William Blinn Bates for a consultation?
You can contact William Blinn Bates directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Blinn Bates received?
William Blinn Bates's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 1978
Westminster College B.A. Economics Westminster College B.A. Business Administration
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979

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