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Hope Law Firm
- Family Law
- Mediation
- Questions
“Deb and Erin helped me through a difficult divorce; their communication was great and I could tell they really cared for me and the outcome of my case.”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Des Moines, IA
24 firms listed · 15 in Des Moines · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Hope Wood JD
- Estate Planning
- Notarized
- Will
“Michelle was thorough with explaining the docs and she's very prompt when it comes to answering her emails if you have any questions prior your appointment.”
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Kreamer Law Firm
- Understand
- Knowledge
- Questions
“! Went above and beyond the call of duty Sam was very patient for example, he explained things that we didn't understand re: closing on the sale of our cottage”
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Law Group of Iowa
- Knowledge
- Communication
“I never had a attorney before so for my first case with my car accident he was a great attorney & played his cards well for me to get what I deserved, highly recommend Christopher A.”
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Pearson Bollman Law
- POA
- Expertise
- Trust
“A nice kicker: Pearson Bollman offers the option to have the completed form to be scanned and emailed to you making it very easy to share with primary health care providers and hospitals.”
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Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese
- Meeting
- Understanding
- Divorce
“The other members of the firm that we have had the pleasure to work with are of exceptional expertise in all their office procedures, I can truly say I would put any legal matter in their hands with confidence in their professionalism.”
The 24 firms listed for Des Moines, IA write wills, trusts and powers of attorney for clients. What each says about its planning packages and meeting options comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Des Moines, IA
15 of the 24 firms we list are based in Des Moines; the other 9 serve Des Moines from West Des Moines (9 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,215 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (86%) and responsiveness (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "understanding" and "communication". 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (6), civil litigation (4), elder law (4), family law (4) and estate planning (3). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 96 years. 1 offers urgent consultations; 4 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any estate planning firms listed for Des Moines offer free consultations?
4 of the 24 firms on this page state that a first consultation is free. Free usually means a short meeting to scope the work and quote it, not drafting advice. Ask what the meeting covers when you book it.
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Patterson Law Firm
- Custody
- Needs
“They helped me with something I never thought I would have to go through but thanks to them and their amazing staff my life will be whole again!”
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Whitfield & Eddy Law
“With Zach in our corner, we finally were able to sleep at night knowing that our voices were finally being heard and represented in a way that intelligently conveyed what was important to us.”
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Hedberg & Boulton
- 2021
- Understanding
“Nate Boulton took my unique Worker's Compensation case (When I wasn't sure if there was even a case) and led me down the path for compensation for my injury.”
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Carney Appleby Law
- Understand
- Communication
“There was a point where the mediator requested clarification on a whole list of claims from my former landlord, and I felt a bit defeated, but Jasper reassured me that it was normal for the mediator to kind of push back a bit, and not to give up.”
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Elverson Vasey
- Mind
- Questions
- Will
“Nathan was a calm voice on the other end of the phone and email, keeping priorities foremost in my mind, and helping me not to sweat the decisions ahead of me.”
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JDJ Law Firm
- Understanding
- Compassion
- Integrity
“I have worked with Judy on a number of cases for several years now and I am always impressed with her integrity, compassion for her clients, and her attention to detail.”
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Wilson Deege Despotovich Riemenschneider & Rittgers PLC
“We dealt with Wayne Wilson extremely nice gentleman, had all the time in the world for my elderly father, who was in the Marines twice, great guy with Vets, he Is also a veteran, I highly recommend them couldn't be nicer or more helpful,”
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Coppola Hockenberg Law Firm
- Knowledge
- Questions
“When I hired him, I was beginning to lose hope that I'd find an attorney that I'd feel confident in that they'd help in my 'difficult' custody case.”
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Balduchi Law Office
“Everyone was very nice he was a great help to me”
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Witherwax Law
“Bryan's firm is not limited to just one practice area, he handles bankruptcy, personal injury, business litigation and a variety of other matters, he may be your one stop shop.”
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Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer & Bouslog
- Information
“They covered every potential direction and every conceivable avenue that LSBR could take in an attempt to shirk off responsibility to my wife as her longtime employer.”
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John S Harding
“Nice down to earth lawyers.”
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Belin McCormick
“Wonderful views of the Des Moines skyline.”
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Frank Smith Law Offices
- Secretary
“Professional help with our mom's estate.”
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Thomas T Tarbox Law Office
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The Law Office of James R. Monroe
“His experience and case reference along with his personal knowledge and professional relationship with opposing counsel, judges, and other contacts, he's a great defense to have in your corner!”
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Beatty & Miller
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Oliver Law Firm
“A little difficult to find, good service and worked well with the benefits offered through my employer”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in and near Des Moines
- “They have always been very responsive, professional and willing to help walk you through any process.” — client of Elverson Vasey
- “In today’s world we can read and watch many things about wills, trusts, and estate planning but Hope makes it a smooth process by explaining the necessities and working with what is important to you.” — client of Hope Wood JD
- “We used the Kreamer Law Firm to update our estate and living will and testament documents and I can honestly say they surpassed all expectations.” — client of Kreamer Law Firm
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