Best Probate Attorneys in West Des Moines, IA

24 firms listed · 8 in West Des Moines · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 19, 2026

Hope Law Firm

Hope Law Firm

(45)
  • Questions
  • Paralegal
  • Mediation
“I just spoke with one of the nicest and proficient attorneys, Shelby Burns, although I did not retain this firm, Shelby was amazingly helpful in guiding me to another attorney that specializes in my particular situation.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2008
5022 Grand Ridge Dr Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA
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Kreamer Law Firm

Kreamer Law Firm

(50)
  • Questions
  • Documents
  • Knowledge
“I was also impressed with all the little things that Sam thought of beyond just the legal documents, such as a card to keep in our wallet with contact information and a copy of the medical power of attorney for our glovebox.”
In Business Since 1999
7155 Lake Dr Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA
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Law Group of Iowa

Law Group of Iowa

(22)
  • 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.”
Cash only
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2019
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Hemminger Law Firm

Hemminger Law Firm

(39)
  • Communication
  • Disability
  • Felt
“I really did not know how to proceed so I looked to John for his counsel and in the end I feel as if we reached the best outcome for my particular situation.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 1996
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Pearson Bollman Law

Pearson Bollman Law

(42)
  • Trust
  • Decisions
  • Expertise
“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.”
In Business Since 2010
1415 28th St #160, West Des Moines, IA
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Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese

Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese

(32)
  • Divorce
  • Happy
  • Understanding
“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.”
Family Business
In Business Since 2016
5015 Grand Ridge Dr UNIT 100, West Des Moines, IA
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The 24 firms listed for West Des Moines, IA handle probate and estate administration for families. What each states about the services it offers executors comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: West Des Moines, IA

Of the 24 firms we list here, 8 are in West Des Moines itself and 16 come from Des Moines (9 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,203 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (83%) and responsiveness (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "understanding" and "knowledge". 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 (7), civil litigation (4), family law (4), probate (4) and elder law (3). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 96 years. 1 offers urgent consultations; 5 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 2 have 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.

Which probate firms listed for West Des Moines publish details online?

All 24 firms on this page have a website on file, and most of those describe the estate work they take on. It is the quickest way to tell a general practice from one that administers estates every week. What you read there is the firm's own description.

Patterson Law Firm

Patterson Law Firm

(6)
  • 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!”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1968
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Hopkins Law Office, PLC

Hopkins Law Office, PLC

(1)
“Pat Hopkins Is A great Lawyer And A Great Man ( Dave Carney)”
BBB Rating: A
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
1415 28th St #160, West Des Moines, IA
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Community Lawyers of Iowa, PLC

Community Lawyers of Iowa, PLC

(31)
  • Question
  • Responsibility
  • Service
“They are very responsible people with their work and very kind and they take their time to explain everything to you and I am very responsible and punctual with their service and work.”
In Business Since 2013
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Wasker, Dorr, Wimmer & Marcouiller

Wasker, Dorr, Wimmer & Marcouiller

(27)
“She is honest, knowledgeable, prompt, efficient, and is our trusted source for our business's contractual matters and other legalities.”
In Business Since 1999
4201 Westown Pkwy # 250, West Des Moines, IA
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Whitfield & Eddy Law

Whitfield & Eddy Law

(5)
“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.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts Insurance
In Business Since 1932
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Hedberg & Boulton

Hedberg & Boulton

(13)
  • 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.”
Free Initial Consultation
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2005
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Carney Appleby Law

Carney Appleby Law

(9)
  • 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.”
In Business Since 2012
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Elverson Vasey

Elverson Vasey

(23)
  • 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.”
In Business Since 2004
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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JDJ Law Firm

JDJ Law Firm

(20)
  • 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.”
In Business Since 2018
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Wilson Deege Despotovich Riemenschneider & Rittgers PLC

Wilson Deege Despotovich Riemenschneider & Rittgers PLC

(6)
“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,”
In Business Since 2001
4200 University Ave #424, West Des Moines, IA
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Balduchi Law Office

Balduchi Law Office

(10)
“They are very experienced lawyers and are very well priced for their work they so”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2001
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Horn Law Offices

Horn Law Offices

(7)
“He is a great listener, very professional, well spoken, and knows the law like he is Wikipedia.”
In Business Since 2013
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer & Bouslog

Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer & Bouslog

(5)
  • 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.”
In Business Since 1930
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Witherwax Law

Witherwax Law

(11)
“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.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2007
6205 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite #201, West Des Moines, IA
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John S Harding

John S Harding

(6)
“Just signed with him will right another review after we are done so far seems like a great lawyer”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 1998
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Frank Smith Law Offices

Frank Smith Law Offices

(3)
  • Secretary
“Professional help with our mom's estate.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1979
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Kavanaugh Earl B

Kavanaugh Earl B

(1)
“He had suggestions, thoughts, and tasks I could do before hiring an attorney and even granted me suggestions so I wouldn't spend or blow away a lot of money.”
In Business Since 2010
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Thomas T Tarbox Law Office

Thomas T Tarbox Law Office

In Business Since 2012
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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