Des Moines, IA · 8 firms
Probate and estate lawyers in Des Moines
Every firm below has an office serving Des Moines and at least one attorney credentialed by ACTEC, NELF or a certifying board (this state’s bar publishes no number to check against). Nearest first.
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8 firms serving Des Moines
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Firms around Des Moines
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| Firm | Practice | Distance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA · 1 certifiedListed for an attorney's ACTEC, NELF or board-certification credential. The Iowa bar publishes no license number to check against. | Estate planning | 1 mi | Call (515) 283-4660See firm |
| Des Moines, IA · 3 certifiedListed for an attorney's ACTEC, NELF or board-certification credential. The Iowa bar publishes no license number to check against. | Elder law · Estate litigation · Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 1 mi | Call (515) 288-2500See firm |
| Des Moines, IA · 1 certifiedListed for an attorney's ACTEC, NELF or board-certification credential. The Iowa bar publishes no license number to check against. | Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 1 mi | Call (515) 242-2465See firm |
Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. Des Moines, IA · 3 certifiedListed for an attorney's ACTEC, NELF or board-certification credential. The Iowa bar publishes no license number to check against. | Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 1 mi | Call (515) 243-4191See firm |
| Des Moines, IA · 1 certifiedListed for an attorney's ACTEC, NELF or board-certification credential. The Iowa bar publishes no license number to check against. | Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 3 mi | Call (515) 355-1155See firm |
Wilson, Deege, Despotovich, Riemenschneider & Rittgers, PLC West Des Moines, IA · 1 certifiedListed for an attorney's ACTEC, NELF or board-certification credential. The Iowa bar publishes no license number to check against. | Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 8 mi | Call (515) 327-1000See firm |
| Urbandale, IA · 1 certifiedListed for an attorney's ACTEC, NELF or board-certification credential. The Iowa bar publishes no license number to check against. | Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 8 mi | Call (515) 421-4411See firm |
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