David J. Franks

David J. Franks is an attorney who has practiced in the Iowa and Illinois Quad Cities for more than 30 years. His work focuses on estate planning, trust administration, probate, real estate, small business, agricultural matters, IRC 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges, business succession planning, and commercial litigation for regional clients today.

David earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1989. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics/Financing from the University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois. His education supports his work with estate, business, real estate, agricultural, and tax-related planning matters and client decisions.

David helps individuals and families prepare wills, trusts, and estate plans that address practical needs and future goals. He has prepared hundreds of wills and estate plans. He also guides clients through probate administration of wills in Iowa and Illinois, helping families manage required legal steps with care and clarity.

David works extensively with family businesses, small businesses, farmers, and agri-businesses. He advises clients on choosing the right business entity, business creation, incorporation, Limited Liability Co. matters, contracts, and succession planning. His work also includes real estate contracts and documents for buyers and sellers in varied transactions and closings matters.

David is admitted to practice in Iowa, Illinois, the U.S District Court, Southern District of Iowa, and the U.S Central District of Illinois. His memberships include the Iowa Bar Association, Scott County Bar Association, Quad City Estate Planning Council, Iowa Trust and Estate Council, and related probate and trust sections.

David J. Franks also handles commercial and residential real estate closings, IRC 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges, contract disputes, and commercial litigation. His practice combines long legal experience with practical planning for individuals, families, farms, and businesses that need guidance on estate, real estate, business, and agricultural concerns across changing legal needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, David J. Franks, P.C.
• Member, Iowa Bar Association
• Member, Scott County Bar Association
• Member, Quad City Estate Planning Council

Licensed State

• Iowa

• Illinois

Education

• University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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