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Des Moines Has 134 Estate Planning Attorneys with 264 Reviews

Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (Urbandale)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Child Custody and more

Bio: Law school doesn’t just teach you about the law. It also teaches you to never give up. While it was probably the hardest thing I ever did, the lessons I learned there are why I can stand up for clients at some of the hardest times of their lives. ...

Rating: 7.6

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (Johnston)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury

Review: "I had this lawyer do a will and some other stuff for me. She was recommended by a friend. She always returned my call the same day and answered the questions I had. Always really nice and professional. Overall I had a great experience and will use..."

Rating: 6.6

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Estate Planning Lawyers in Des Moines, IA

Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (Ankeny)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Review: "Larry Handley is one of the best lawyers Iowa has to offer. He dealt with my case professionally and swiftly, performing above and beyond all expectations. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a top-rate lawyer."

Rating: 8.8

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare and more

Bio: Attorney Matthew Bollman grew up and completed his undergraduate degree in Iowa before pursuing his legal degree at the University of Denver College of Law. After receiving his Juris Doctor, Matthew spent time in Seattle and Phoenix before ultimat...

Rating: 6.9

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (Urbandale)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business and more

Bio: Mark Hanson’s ten years experience in business and banking before becoming an attorney gives him the perspective of his clients’ desire to reach solutions that work for the client and work for the other parties as well. With twenty-five years expe...

Rating: 10

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Tax and more

Rating: 9.0

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (Ankeny)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate

Bio: Brian Foddrill is an attorney and REALTOR® Foddrill Law Firm, P.C. was established in 2016 and in 2019 Foddrill Law Firm acquired Stillman Law Firm, located in Clear Lake, Iowa. Stillman Law Firm has been serving the people of north-central Iowa s...

Rating: 7.2

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts and more

Bio: I am a life long resident of Iowa with a commitment to fast and friendly service to my clients. I attempt to simplify and ease the legal process and make it cost effective for my clients.

Rating: 7.8

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate

Bio: Charlie Bottenberg is a shareholder at Brick Gentry P.C., who practices primarily in the areas of wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, small businesses, and real estate. Charlie is a trusted advisor to his clients including area executives, ag...

Rating: 7.8

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Contracts & Agreements and more

Review: ""Carl has helped me with several legal matters over the past few months. From reviewing contracts to writing a letter on my behalf regarding some financial matters to helping me establish my business as an LLC--he handled it all very professionall..."

Rating: 6.7

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Construction & Development and more

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(515) 414-7849

Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: I have a passion for helping small business owners with legal needs of any type, big or small. My general practice includes but is not limited to Business Law, Mergers/Aquisitions, Appellate Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid...

Rating: 7.3

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Estate Planning, Construction and Development

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (Johnston)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and more

Rating: 6.6

Call for a consultation(641) 433-4548

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Rating: 6.9

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more

Bio: I strive to help others navigate our legal system, while also providing reassurance to those in the uncertain—and often difficult—time of a changing family dynamic.

Rating: 6.9

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Family, Administrative Law, Business and more

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law

Review: "Chad provided excellent advice and service. He was kind, thorough and knowledgeable. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone."

Rating: 6.5

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Estate Planning

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Estate Planning Attorney near Des Moines (Johnston)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Partnership, Tax

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