Lawyers: Estate & Probate Bettendorf

David J. Franks Law

Lawyers: Estate & Probate Bettendorf
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Address
3345 Utica Ridge Road
Place
Bettendorf, IA   52722 
Landline
(563) 359-4351
E-Mail
katie@davidjfrankslaw.com
E-Mail
david@davidjfrankslaw.com
Website
www.davidjfrankslaw.com

Description

The Law firm of David J. Franks is a client-focused law firm, established in 1990. David Franks and Katie Franks use a team approach to handle their client’s legal needs. Our focus is on Families, Small Business, and Individual’s. David has over 24 years’ experience and concentrates his practice in Estate Planning – Wills, Trusts & Probate, Small Business Formations, and Agricultural Law with emphasis on the litigation of contested wills & trusts. Katie Franks is legal assistant to David Franks and Specializes in IRS Section 1031 “Like-Kind” Real Estate Transactions. We can help you if: •You or a loved one do not have a will? •You or your family are dealing with a dispute regarding the interpretation of will? •Recently started a Family and want to protect their financial future? •You recently lost a family member and need to close their accounts, distribute their assets to beneficiaries or sell their property? •You are looking to start a business? •You or someone you know is selling farm land and are subject to paying taxes at time of sale. •You are having a property line dispute. If you are facing any of these situations, You need help and the experience of David J. Franks. I am here to help, “Call Today” (563) 359-4351 Ext. 1, and ask for David.

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  • David J Franks

    Attorney

    Education: •Juris Doctor (JD) University College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa 1989 •Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) (Agricultural Economics/Financing), University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois. Bar Admissions: •Iowa •Illinois •U.S District Court, Southern District of Iwoa. •U.S Central District of Illinois. Membership: •Iowa Bar Association •Scott County Bar Association •Quad City Estate Planning Council Practice Areas: •Wills •Trusts •Estate Planning •I.R.S. 1031 Like kind Exchanges •Business Creation (incorporation, Limited Liability Co.) •Business Succession Planning •Commercial Litigation Key Legal Experience/Career Highlights: Practice law for 24 years in assisting individuals and families in their estate and business planning. Worked extensively with family businesses, small business, farmers and agri-businesses. Prepared hundreds of wills and estate plans for individuals and families. Transacted hundreds of commercial and residential real estate closings for both buyers and sellers. Intermediary services for I.R.S. 1031 Like Kind Exchanges. Represented many clients in contract and commercial litigation. Transactions/Case examples: Advise individuals and businesses in choosing the right business entity for their needs. Prepare wills, recoverable trusts, and complex estate plans for individuals and families. Advise farms and business clients with succession planning. Represent individuals and businesses in litigation and contract disputes. Probate Administration of Wills in Iowa and Illinois. Prepare real estate contracts and documents for buyers’ and sellers’. Community Activities & Community Memberships: Farm bureau Genesis Health Systems Foundation Executive Board Member

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  • Katie Franks

    Paralegal

    Katie Franks-Paralegal for David J. Franks 20 years (1994-2014) Education: •BA Degree (Poly. Science) from Drake University, Des Moines, IA (1987) •Pi Beta Phi Sorority (during college) Past Employment: •Trust Officer for a major Bank & Trust Company-Estate Administration (1987-89) •During undergraduate school I worked for THE Rock Island Bank in their trust department (1983-87) •Asst. Dean Admissions/Financial Aid, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL (1989-1994) •Adjunct Prof./ PT Academic Advisor- Blackhawk College, Moline, IL (1994-2002) Community Involvement: QC Jr. Symphony Board (when they had a board (1989-1992) Genesis Foundation- Gala 2006-2009. Most of my efforts were for the Clarissa Cook House, Bettendorf, IA. (Big supporter of this cause). This was a hospital auxiliary board designed to raise money for a specific need in the community. Every year a different project. However, my favorite was the hospice house. Rivermont Collegiate Scholastic Book Chairperson (2006-2009) & PTA member Pleasant View Elementary Scholastic Book Chairperson (2011-2012) & PTA member AFS International Cultural Liaison 2013-2014 I was a Rotary Youth Exchange Student to Finland (1982-1983). I can speak some Finnish/Swedish

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