Top Rated Johnston, IA Probate Lawyers

33 probate lawyers serve Johnston, IA. Compare the best based on 155+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Polk County are listed below.

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Johnston Has 33 Probate Attorneys with 155 Reviews

Probate Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning

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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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Maureen Cosgrove is a zealous advocate. Maureen cultivates personal relationships with her clients and helps them through numerous difficult situations. Whether it be a family dispute, assistance after being injured, drafting a will, or questions ...

Rating: 9.4

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts 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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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Urbandale)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Business, Trusts and more

Review: "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."

Rating: 9.4

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Clive)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Banking, Securities & Investment Fraud and more

Rating: 6.7

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, 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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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate 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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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Tax, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Member of American Bar Association – Taxation SectionMember of Iowa Bar AssociationMember of Florida Bar Association ACADEMIC DEGREES New York University – Master of Laws in TaxationUniversity of Iowa – Juris Doctor (Order of Coif)University of De...

Rating: 9.0

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Houston)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Business

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Probate

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and more

Review: "Lane was very professional. I'm so grateful to her for her hard work & dedication to my case . I was facing a class D felony. Thanks to Lane's great work on my case she was able to get it down to a simple misdemeanor. I totally recommend her!"

Rating: 6.4

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Tax

Rating: 6.5

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Grimes)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Elder Law, Estate Planning and more

Bio: We are a non-traditional law firm dedicated to providing legal guidance with compassion and understanding. Many of our clients are vulnerable, in nursing homes, elderly, special needs, or grieving a loss. We handle these clients very gently, and h...

Rating: 7.3

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Business and more

Rating: 7.2

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Urbandale)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

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

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Business, Probate, Tax and more

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Business, Estate Planning and more

Rating: 6.8

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Communications and Media, Corporate and Incorporation and more

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

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Probate Attorney near Johnston (Urbandale)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Guardianship and more

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Newest to the area 10

Most Reviewed 7

Best Reviewed 7

Which Probate lawyers have been licensed the longest in Johnston, IA?

James Robert Monroe 53 years licensed
Mark William Beerman 53 years licensed
William Robert Clark 50 years licensed
Michael J. Cunningham 50 years licensed
Margaret E. Dukelow Van Houten 47 years licensed
Paul E. Carey 44 years licensed
John S. Harding 37 years licensed
William Allen Boatwright 37 years licensed
Janet L. Hoffman 36 years licensed
Matthew John White 33 years licensed

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Which Johnston, IA Probate lawyers are newest to the area?

Crystal Diann Haakma 4 years licensed
James Thomas Munro 8 years licensed
Kelsey Rene Sjoblom 10 years licensed
Joshua R. Strief 12 years licensed
Heather Ann Timmins 13 years licensed
Katheryn Jeanne Thorson 13 years licensed
Jennifer Deanne Leistikow Jaschen 13 years licensed
Edward Samuel Fishman 13 years licensed
Hope Wood 13 years licensed
Shannon Lee Sole 14 years licensed

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Who are the most reviewed Probate lawyers in Johnston, IA?

Hope Wood 43 reviews
Kathryn Elizabeth Walker 40 reviews
Edward Samuel Fishman 33 reviews
Cynthia P. Letsch 23 reviews
Maureen Catherine Cosgrove 11 reviews
Matthew Dean Gardner 4 reviews
Lane B. Lucas 1 reviews

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Johnston, IA Probate Lawyers

Johnston Has 33 Probate Attorneys with 155 Reviews

Hope Wood