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Estate & Elder Law Attorneys in Des Moines, IA

From simple wills to Medicaid planning and guardianship, these 17 firms serve Des Moines, IA — many offer free or low-cost initial consultations.

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1. Hope Wood JD Estate Planning Attorney

★ 4.9 (340 reviews) · 6500 University Ave Ste 100 Unit 3, Des Moines, IA 50324, USA

2. Law Group of Iowa - Personal Injury Lawyers - 24/7 Call Answering Estate Planning Attorney

★ 4.8 (76 reviews) · 5601 Hickman Rd Ste 3B, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA

3. Patrick H Payton & Associates P.C. Estate Planning Attorney

★ 4.5 (51 reviews) · 4685 Merle Hay Rd Ste. 105, Des Moines, IA 50322, USA

4. Fishman Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney

★ 5.0 (45 reviews) · 2651 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA

5. Elverson Vasey Estate Planning Attorney

★ 4.7 (39 reviews) · 700 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

6. BrownWinick Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney

★ 4.2 (37 reviews) · 666 Grand Ave #2000, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

7. O'Flaherty Law Estate Planning Attorney

★ 4.3 (37 reviews) · 2716 Grand Ave Ste. 2, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA

8. Carney Appleby Law Estate Planning Attorney

★ 4.7 (22 reviews) · 303 Locust St Ste 400, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

9. Hartung Schroeder LLP Estate Planning Attorney

★ 4.9 (10 reviews) · 303 Locust St Ste 300, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

10. Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer & Bouslog, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney

★ 4.2 (19 reviews) · 400 Locust St Ste 400, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

11. Duncan Green, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney

★ 5.0 (3 reviews) · Capital Square, 400 Locust St #380, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

12. Heather A. Timmins, Attorney Estate Planning Attorney

★ 5.0 (1 reviews) · 500 E Court Ave Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

13. Thomas T Tarbox Law Office Estate Planning Attorney

★ 5.0 (1 reviews) · Des Moines Saddlery Company Building, 309 Court Ave #240, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

14. Gregory L. Kenyon Estate Planning Attorney

★ 5.0 (1 reviews) · 801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

15. Harrison & Dietz-Kilen, P.L.C. Estate Planning Attorney

★ 3.8 (15 reviews) · 423 E Court Ave #200, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

16. Estate Recovery Program Estate Planning Attorney

★ 3.0 (2 reviews) · 317 6th Ave Unit 600, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

17. Juckette Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney

★ 5.0 (4 reviews) · 309 Court Ave Ste 808, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

Estate & elder law attorneys in Des Moines: what to know

How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Des Moines?

In the Des Moines 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 Des Moines area.

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