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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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
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William Blinn Bates is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →
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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 attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William Blinn Bates is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
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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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