Top Rated Westwood, Des Moines, IA Estate Planning Lawyers

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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Hope Wood JD
6500 University Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

Bio: I run a paperless, tech-savvy law practice. I thrive on efficiency and productivity. My problem solving strategies save time for my clients. I take action as judiciously as the law allows. I am ready to serve you and help solve your problem.

Rating: 8.9

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2545 E. Euclid Ave., Des Moines, IA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Bio: My name is Beth Walker and I have been practicing law in Central Iowa for seventeen years. The majority of my practice is real estate, estate planning and other probate matters. I grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and was a social worker when I graduate...

Rating: 8.0

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Estate Planning Attorney near Westwood, Des Moines, IA (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate

Bio: I have been an attorney for more than 35 years, practicing in the areas of estate planning and probate. More than ten years ago, I added the area of elder law to my practice. Then, in 2010, I became a VA Accredited Attorney which authorizes me to ...

Rating: 8.3

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Estate Planning Attorney near Westwood, Des Moines, IA (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Sam began his practice in Grinnell, Iowa where he maintained a general practice in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defense, business formation and planning, and estate planning. Now in West Des Moines, Sam focuses his practice on litigatio...

Rating: 8.6

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Fishman Law Firm
2651 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: I graduated from the University of Iowa Law School in 2013 and then clerked for the Fifth Judicial District of Iowa where I assisted judges in researching issues and writing opinions. In December of 2015, I began working at Nelsen and Feitelson. I...

Rating: 8.5

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Dentons Davis Brown PC
215 10th St., Ste. 1300, Des Moines, IA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Guardianship

Bio: Breanna is a fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, charter member of the Iowa Academy of Trust & Estate Counsel, and Council Member of the Iowa State Bar Association Probate, Trust, and Estate Planning Section. In August 2015...

Rating: 9.4

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Estate Planning Attorney near Westwood, Des Moines, IA (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Tax and more

Bio: Sam practices primarily in business law, estate planning (including wills andtrusts), and probate law. He is a licensed certified public accountant. Sam received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration-Accounting from the University of...

Rating: 7.6

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The Davis Brown Law Firm
215 10th Street, Ste. 1300, Des Moines, IA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Tax and more

Bio: I have practiced law since 1979, with a focus on estate and tax planning for larger estates, complex trust and estate administration matters, charitable organizations and retirement planning. I am an active member of the American College of Trust ...

Rating: 9.2

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Estate Planning Attorney near Westwood, Des Moines, IA (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Review: "I had a great experience working with Jim. He provided top notch service, was extremely responsive, and made the entire process of setting up a 501c3 extremely easy and efficient. Highly recommended."

Rating: 6.7

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James Henry Sayre's Website

Estate Planning Attorney near Westwood, Des Moines, IA (Urbandale)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 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 Westwood, Des Moines, IA (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 Attorney near Westwood, Des Moines, IA (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 Westwood, Des Moines, IA (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Tax and more

Rating: 9.0

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Estate Planning Attorney near Westwood, Des Moines, IA (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 48 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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DickinsonLaw Firm
699 Walnut St Ste 1600, Des Moines, IA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

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

Review: "Contacted Mr. Wetsch for a real estate matter. He was very timely in his response and quickly gave me the answer I needed. Reasonable cost, highly recommend."

Rating: 6.7

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Finley Law Firm, P.C.
699 Walnut St Ste 1700, Des Moines, IA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Trusts and more

Rating: 6.9

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Estate Planning Attorney near Westwood, Des Moines, IA (West Des Moines)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 12 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 Westwood, Des Moines, IA (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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Westwood, Des Moines, IA Has 123 Estate Planning Attorneys with 219 Reviews

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