Greenwood Law - Rock Island, IL

Veteran-Owned Estate Planning and Business Advocacy in Rock Island

Preserving family wealth, establishing a commercial venture, or settling an estate requires proactive legal guidance grounded in integrity. Operating from 4333 B 18th Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois, Greenwood Law provides trusted counsel for families, property owners, and business leaders throughout the Quad Cities across Illinois and Iowa. Founded by attorney James D. Greenwood, a military veteran holding a law degree and an MBA from Drake University, the firm combines legal analysis with real-world business acumen. Whether you need an attorney urgently for a probate dispute or to establish a durable power of attorney, Greenwood Law delivers dependable counsel.

Comprehensive Wills, Living Trusts, and Generational Wealth Planning

Without a clear estate plan, state probate laws and estate taxes can erode assets meant for beneficiaries. Attorney James Greenwood and his team construct personalized estate plans tailored to each client family dynamics and financial goals. Honored on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, attorney Greenwood demystifies complex legal concepts, empowering clients to make informed decisions about asset distribution. When individuals seek to hire an estate planning attorney or find an estate planning lawyer, they receive dedicated counsel that eliminates uncertainty and protects their wishes.

Elder Law, Medicaid Protection, and Probate Administration

The firm elder law and surrogate practice delivers comprehensive legal instruments designed to manage aging transitions and court procedures:

• Wills and Trust Instruments: Meticulous drafting from wills lawyers, trusts lawyers, and estate planning lawyers creating revocable living trusts, irrevocable asset protection trusts, and special needs trusts.
• Incapacity and Decision-Making: Strategic counsel from power of attorney lawyers preparing durable financial powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, and living wills.
• Surrogate Court Probate: Rigorous representation from probate lawyers assisting executors and administrators through estate filings, inventory preparation, creditor notices, and asset distribution in the Rock Island County Circuit Court.
• Elder Care and Medicaid Planning: Protective guidance helping families shield savings from nursing home costs while securing eligibility for long-term Medicaid assistance.

Business Law, Tax Solutions, and Real Estate Transactions

Beyond wealth preservation, Greenwood Law acts as a dedicated counselor for regional enterprises, agricultural operations, and real estate buyers:

• Entity Formation and Commercial Structuring: Actionable advice from business formation lawyers and contract lawyers establishing limited liability companies, operating agreements, partnership bylaws, and business succession plans.
• Tax Advisory and Controversy: Strategic support from tax lawyers resolving business tax liabilities, tax planning matters, and state revenue audits.
• Property Closings and Leases: Attentive guidance from residential real estate lawyers, commercial real estate lawyers, and business and real estate lawyers managing contract reviews, deed transfers, title clearing, and closing representation.

Client-Centered Service with Special Discounts for Veterans and Unions

As a veteran-owned practice, Greenwood Law is dedicated to serving the local community with honor and accessible pricing. The firm proudly provides discounted legal fees for active military service members, disabled veterans, and union members. Clients benefit from free initial consultations, transparent flat fee options for select estate and business packages, secure online client communication portals, and convenient payment methods including major credit cards, checks, and retainer accounts.