Matthew Dean Gardner

Matthew Dean Gardner

4.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 28 years

Probate Lawyer at Urbandale, IA
Practice Areas: Probate, Business, Trusts, Real Estate

2900 100th St., Suite 207, Urbandale, IA

About Matthew

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 35%

Administration of probate estates across Iowa. Also handle guardian ships and conservatorships.

29 years

35%
Business 30%

Setting up business entities, buying and selling businesses, assisting businesses with general business matters

30%
Trusts 25%

Setting up trusts and trust administration. Revocable trusts, special needs trusts, irrevocable trusts and testamentary trusts.

29 years

25%
Real Estate 10%

Assist buyers and sellers with property transactions, title opinions, for sale by owner (fsbo), and other real estate matters.

29 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-276 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 28 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1997

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Location

Gardner Law Firm, P.C.

2900 100th St., Suite 207, Urbandale, IA, 50322

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Matthew Dean Gardner's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

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Posted by Shawna | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

So helpful

I was referred to Matthew from a friend to draft a disclaimer for a small business service that I offer. Matthew was personable, kind and very timely with the services he helped me with. I highly recommend him.

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Matthew Dean Gardner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cynthia Letsch

Guardianship lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Matt on many guardianship and conservatorship cases and find him to be very knowledgeable, competent, and responsible in representation of his clients."

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Christopher Scott

Probate lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable in areas of probate law and well versed in trial procedure when needed. Matt is ethical and very professional."

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Hope Wood

Trusts lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an expert in the area of estate planning. He is the new committee chair of the Iowa State Bar Association for the Probate section. His blog provides information that is easy to understand and apply for an individual with questions on wills, trusts and probate. www.iowaestateplan.com As a fellow attorney, he is very approachable and collegial. He runs an efficient practice and is a great communicator. He graciously gives his time to be a presenter for continuing education in the area of estate planning. The Greater Des Moines area is lucky to have him practicing here."

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Kristen Hall

Unknown lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is very knowledgeable and easy to work with."

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Margaret Van Houten

Trusts lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an excellent attorney and a fine person to work with."

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Christopher Scott

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

President, Gardner law firm, P.C.

Associations

2012 - Present

Iowa academy of trust and estate counsel

Board of Directors

1997 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Polk County Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Iowa State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Iowa State Bar Association, Probate, Property and Trust Law Section

Intentional Interference with inheritance

Publications

2009

Aspatore Book publication Inside the minds: Estate Planning Client Strategies

Languages

English

Activity

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