Des Moines, Iowa Estate Planning Attorneys

Compare 21 attorneys and 8 law firms in Des Moines , IA. Sort by highest rating and years of estate planning experience.

Dallas Janssen
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Janssen Law with 48 years experience

700 Second Ave, Suite 103, Des Moines, IA 50309

Jeffrey Janssen
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Janssen Law with 8 years experience

700 Second Ave, Suite 103, Des Moines, IA 50309

Homer Bradshaw
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Bradshaw Fowler Proctor and Fairgrave with 85 years experience

801 Grand Avenue, Suite 3700, Des Moines, IA 50309

John Synhorst
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Bradshaw Fowler Proctor and Fairgrave with 75 years experience

801 Grand Avenue, Suite 3700, Des Moines, IA 50309

Richard Baskerville
Des Moines estate planning attorney at BrownWinick with 65 years experience

666 Grand Avenue, Suite 2000, Des Moines, IA 50309

J Power
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Bradshaw Fowler Proctor and Fairgrave with 60 years experience

801 Grand Avenue, Suite 3700, Des Moines, IA 50309

Thomas Flynn
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Belin McCormick with 52 years experience

666 Walnut Street, Suite 2000, Des Moines, IA 50309

Robert VanOrsdel
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Nyemaster Goode with 49 years experience

700 Walnut Street, Suite 1600, Des Moines, IA 50309

Steven Zumbach
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Belin McCormick with 49 years experience

666 Walnut Street, Suite 2000, Des Moines, IA 50309

Jon Staudt
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Belin McCormick with 48 years experience

666 Walnut Street, Suite 2000, Des Moines, IA 50309

James Nervig
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Brick Gentry with 48 years experience

550 39th Street, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50312

Craig Shannon
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Grefe and Sidney with 46 years experience

500 East Court Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50309

Clifford Swartz
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Brick Gentry with 45 years experience

550 39th Street, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50312

Bruce Baker
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Nyemaster Goode with 42 years experience

700 Walnut Street, Suite 1600, Des Moines, IA 50309

Steven Roy
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Nyemaster Goode with 41 years experience

700 Walnut Street, Suite 1600, Des Moines, IA 50309

Ronni Begleiter
Des Moines estate planning attorney at BrownWinick with 41 years experience

666 Grand Avenue, Suite 2000, Des Moines, IA 50309

Duane Hagerty
Des Moines estate planning attorney at BrownWinick with 33 years experience

666 Grand Avenue, Suite 2000, Des Moines, IA 50309

Stephanie Drey
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Brick Gentry with 32 years experience

550 39th Street, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50312

Wayne Reames
Des Moines estate planning attorney at Belin McCormick with 24 years experience

666 Walnut Street, Suite 2000, Des Moines, IA 50309

Mark Roth
Des Moines estate planning attorney at BrownWinick with 22 years experience

666 Grand Avenue, Suite 2000, Des Moines, IA 50309

Need help planning your estate?

An estate planning attorney will work with you to prepare the wills and trusts to control and protect your assets during your lifetime and insure they are transferred properly after you die while minimizing taxes and delays. "Estate" is a legal term that means all your assets, property and anything of value that belongs to you. An estate planning attorney is an important advisor. There are many experienced estate planning lawyers listed in our directory.

Need an attorney in Des Moines, IA?

Find the right attorney by reviewing and comparing our profiles of lawyers and their law firms, with details on each attorney and their colleague’s practice, experience, education, training, honors and fee structure. Carefully consider client reviews and recommendations from people just like you. If you have complex legal needs, a larger firm with multiple attorneys who can advise you in different areas may be the best fit. If your needs are more limited and very specific, consider a smaller firm. Speak with several Des Moines estate planning attorneys to find the one that is best for you.

Ask yourself the 3 C’s:

  • Credentials ‐ How many cases has this attorney worked on similar to yours?
  • Comfort ‐ Who are you most comfortable working with? Is the lawyer’s office nearby? How and how often will they get in touch with you?
  • Cost ‐ Have expected costs and fees been clearly explained to you? It’s OK to ask for an estimate.