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Estate & Elder Law Attorneys in Ames, IA

Planning your estate or caring for an aging parent takes trusted counsel. Below are 14 estate & elder law attorneys serving Ames, IA — compare ratings, read reviews, and schedule a consultation.

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1. The Smith Law Firm, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney

★ 4.9 (105 reviews) · 137 Lynn Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA

2. Barten Law P.C. Estate Planning Attorney

★ 4.5 (66 reviews) · 1212 McCormick Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA

3. Heartland Legacy Law Estate Planning Attorney

★ 5.0 (29 reviews) · 1618 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA

4. New Point Law Firm, plc Estate Planning Attorney

★ 3.6 (29 reviews) · 612 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA

5. Hastings & Gartin Law Group, LLP Estate Planning Attorney

★ 3.8 (27 reviews) · 627 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, USA

6. Bernard Firm Estate Planning Attorney

★ 4.6 (13 reviews) · 226 S 3rd St Ste 101, Ames, IA 50010, USA

7. The Fossey Law Firm | Iowa Lemon Law Attorney Estate Planning Attorney

★ 5.0 (4 reviews) · 1333 Buckeye Ave #1022, Ames, IA 50010, USA

8. White & Zaffarano Estate Planning Attorney

★ 5.0 (2 reviews) · 621 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, USA

9. Payer, Hunziker, Rhodes & Peters LLP Estate Planning Attorney

★ 4.3 (6 reviews) · 535 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, USA

10. Nyemaster Goode, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney

★ 4.7 (3 reviews) · 1416 Buckeye Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA

11. Hostetter Nathan Estate Planning Attorney

★ 3.7 (3 reviews) · 112 Crystal St, Ames, IA 50010, USA

12. Huss Law Office, P.L.C. Estate Planning Attorney

★ 3.1 (8 reviews) · 414 Northwestern Ave Ste 201, Ames, IA 50010, USA

13. Causey & Ye Law Estate Planning Attorney

★ 5.0 (2 reviews) · 315 6th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA

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Estate & elder law attorneys in Ames: what to know

How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Ames?

In the Ames area, simple wills often run $300–$1,200 and living trust packages $1,500–$4,000; probate and elder law work is commonly billed hourly at $250–$500. Most firms above offer a free or low-cost initial consultation — talk to two or three.

Estate planning vs. elder law vs. probate — which do I need?

Estate planning covers wills, trusts, and powers of attorney while you're healthy. Elder law adds Medicaid planning, guardianship, and long-term-care protection. Probate is the court process after a death — probate attorneys guide executors through estate administration.

What else do these firms handle?

Many attorneys above also handle special needs planning, asset protection, beneficiary disputes, estate tax planning, and real estate transfers in the Ames area.

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