Cedar Rapids Estate Planning Lawyers

Scott A Shoemaker
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Scott A Shoemaker
Cedar Rapids, IA Estate Planning Lawyer
(319) 804-8346 425 Second St SE
Suite 1200
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
My name is Scott Shoemaker, and I am your Personal Family Lawyer. I grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. My youth and young adulthood were spent pursuing my dream of becoming a classical musician. I went so far as to earn degrees in music from Coe College, University of Nebraska, and the University of Iowa. I even spent a few years teaching at a couple of different institutions of high education. Along the way, I realized my real passion was helping other people bring about their dreams. So I ended up in law school. While I was a student at Nebraska Law,...
James Arenson
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James Arenson
Cedar Rapids, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(319) 363-8199 425 2nd St SE #900
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal Defense
University of Iowa
At Arenson Law Group, PC, you will find forward-thinking, progressive, and open attorneys who work hard with your best interests in mind. At our law firm you will find modern art, sleek brushed aluminum, and lots of light, unlike the traditional law office. Arenson Law Group, PC attorneys handle cases throughout Iowa and focus on practices such as: Business Law, Corporate Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, and Bankruptcy.
Christine L. Crilley
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Christine L. Crilley
Hiawatha, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 41 years of experience
(319) 363-5606 320 Miller Road
Hiawatha, IA 52233
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Family and Probate
University of Iowa
CHRISTINE L. CRILLEY is a General Practice Attorney and Collaborative Lawyer with over thirty years of experience in a variety of legal areas such as family law, adoptions, business law, litigation, construction law, probate and wills.

In Addition to her law practice Ms. Crilley is also an accomplished Mediator and Arbitrator as well as a nationally approved Mediation Trainer. She offers basic Mediation training and advance Mediation training as well as Collaborative Law Training, and Parent Coordinator Training. Christine is also a Parenting Coordinator and Parent Coach.

After earning her B.A. degree at the University of Northern Iowa in 1979, Christine...
Mark William Schwickerath II
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Mark William Schwickerath II
Marion, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 7 years of experience
(319) 531-7992 309 7th Avenue
Suite 200
Marion, IA 52302
Estate Planning and Elder
Drake University
William was born and raised in Northeast Iowa in the town of New Hampton. He has followed both his father’s and his brother’s lead, receiving a degree in both accounting and law. While in law school he participated in many groups and was fortunate enough to be the Treasurer of the Student Bar Association and the Managing Editor of the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law.

William practices out of the Marion office of Pearson Bollman Law. His practice focuses on estate planning, elder law, probate/trust administration, and taxation.
Matthew Bollman
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Matthew Bollman
Marion, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(319) 531-7992 309 7th Avenue
Suite 200
Marion, IA 52302
Estate Planning and Elder
University of Denver
ABOUT US Pearson Bollman Law (http://www.pearsonbollmanlaw.com) routinely counsels families in the areas of estate planning, wills, trusts, probate/trust administration, elder law/Medicaid planning, and VA pension eligibility. Attorney Matthew Bollman Matt grew up in northeast Iowa. Upon graduating from the University of Denver, College of Law in 2000, he moved to Seattle, Washington and then to Phoenix, Arizona. Matt and his family moved back to Ankeny in 2008 to return to the family environment Iowa provides. Matt joined Phyllis Pearson in her practice January 1, 2011. In 2010, Matt became a VA Accredited Attorney. Matt's practice focuses on estate planning, probate/trust administration and elder law. He...
Joseph M Deeney
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Joseph M Deeney
Solon, IA Estate Planning Lawyer
(319) 400-8488 201 E Main St, Ste 202
PO BOX 579
Solon, IA 52333
Estate Planning
John Michael Grabow
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John Michael Grabow
Tiffin, IA Estate Planning Attorney
473 Potter Street
Tiffin, IA 52340
Estate Planning and Elder
Melvin O. Shaw
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Melvin O. Shaw
Coralville, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 18 years of experience
(319) 337-7429 1303 5th Street
Suite 104B
Coralville, IA 52241
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
University of Iowa
Melvin O. Shaw is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law (2004). He has a Master’s in journalism from the UI, and a B.S. in political science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Melvin has been a solo practitioner since he opened his law firm in 2006. Melvin will serve a one-year term as president of the Iowa State Bar Association starting June 2024. He is Chair of the Iowa Judicial Qualifications Commission and has served on the JQC since 2018. Melvin was appointed to the Lawyers Trust Account Commission 2024-2027 under an order of...
Shannon D. Simms
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Shannon D. Simms
Waterloo, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(319) 291-6161 3112 Brockway Road
P.O. Box 1020
Waterloo, IA 50704
Estate Planning, Business, Family and Probate
Drake University Law School
I am a licensed Attorney, certified Mediator and certified Collaborative Law Attorney in the State of Iowa and am passionate about providing quality client service through competency, communication and compassion. I am a part of the general practice firm, Nelson Law Firm, PLLC, where I provide legal services at our main office in Waterloo, Iowa and branch office in Grundy Center, Iowa. My practice areas include but are not limited to, business law, real estate, mediation, family law, including collaborative family law, creditors' rights law (including subrogation, collections and foreclosure), estate planning, probate, guardian/conservator law, and guardian ad litem services....
Gary J. Schmit
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Gary J. Schmit
Iowa CIty, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(319) 354-1104 321 East Market Street
Iowa CIty, IA 52245
Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of Iowa College of Law
Gary has been working with individuals and families to help with their estate and tax planning for almost thirty years. He has a robust tax practice, preparing both individual and fiduciary returns. With this background, he also advises his clients on their estate planning, bringing his areas of expertise together to draft comprehensive plans that accomplish their goals. Gary also facilitates trust and estate administration, and so further helps families carry out their plans. In his career, Gary has worked with multiple generations, providing guidance and counsel on issues relating to finances, taxes, wealth transfer, and almost everything in between.

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Ryan Prahm
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Ryan Prahm
Coralville, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(319) 351-2028 425 E. Oakdale Blvd., Suite 201
Coralville, IA 52241
Estate Planning, Business, Health Care and Real Estate
University of Iowa
Thomas H. Gelman
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Thomas H. Gelman
Iowa City, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(319) 354-1104 321 E Market St
Iowa City, IA 52244
Estate Planning, Business, Health Care and Tax
University of Iowa College of Law
Tom was born and raised in Iowa City. He received his BA degree from Harvard University in 1975 and then returned home to attend the University of Iowa College of Law. After completing law school in 1978, Tom joined the law firm where he has been a partner since 1983. Tom represents individuals, businesses and tax-exempt organizations on a variety of legal matters principally in areas of business and transactional law, including contracts, real estate, business and non-profit entities, estate and gift planning, administration of trusts and estates, healthcare, and charitable foundations. In addition to his legal practice, Tom has...
Dean D. Carrington
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Dean D. Carrington
Iowa City, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 31 years of experience
(319) 354-1104 321 E Market St
Iowa City, IA 52244
Estate Planning and Tax
University of Iowa College of Law
Dean grew up on a grain and livestock farm near Iowa City, passed the Certified Public Accountant exam, and focuses on pre-death estate planning and post-death trust/estate administration. His practice includes (i) establishing revocable (living) trusts to avoid probate and facilitate privacy, (ii) creating wills, trusts and retirement-account beneficiary designations with customized provisions to accomplish family-specific goals, such as delaying inheritances for immature beneficiaries, (iii) implementing powers of attorney for finances and for healthcare/medical directives (living wills), and (iv) administering probate estates and trusts and filing the necessary tax returns.
Scott D Flynn
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Scott D Flynn
Keota, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(641) 636-2220 306 E Broadway Ave
Keota, IA 52248
Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and Tax
University of Iowa
Dell A. Richard
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Dell A. Richard
Coralville, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 49 years of experience
(319) 354-9592 845 Quarry Road
Suite 130
Coralville, IA 52241
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
University of Iowa
James T. Peters
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James T. Peters
Independence, IA Estate Planning Attorney
(319) 334-9992 309 1st Street East
Independence, IA 50644
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Family and Workers' Comp
University of Iowa
Brad Biren
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Brad Biren
Altoona, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 12 years of experience
(515) 421-8543 PO Box 4
Altoona, IA 50009
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Tax
Washington University School of Law and University of Iowa
Brad Biren is an elder law and estate planning attorney with specialized training in tax law. He is passionate about crisis Medicaid planning, special needs planning, and reducing tax liability. Much of his work also focuses on business and land-use consulting for startups, early ventures, and agriculture. Born in New York, Brad attended Cornell University for his undergraduate degrees in both landscape architecture and plant sciences. In 2006, he became the youngest person in the state of Florida to obtain LEED Accreditation. Mr. Biren moved to Iowa to attend the University of Iowa College of...
Mitchell Taylor
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Mitchell Taylor
Burlington, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(319) 752-4537 420 N Roosevelt Avenue
Suite 110
Burlington, IA 52601
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Probate and Real Estate
Drake University Law School
Randal Caldwell
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Randal Caldwell
Newton, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 45 years of experience
(641) 792-4160 211 1st Ave W
Newton, IA 50208
Estate Planning, Elder, Municipal and Probate
University of Iowa
Experience Counselor with more than 30 years experience advising clients in stressful and difficult circumstances
Edward E. Cox
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Edward E. Cox
Ottumwa, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(641) 682-5447 110 E Third Street
P.O. Box 878
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Probate and Real Estate
Drake University
Ed Cox practices in agricultural law, estate planning, and real estate and handles general practices matters. Prior to private practice Ed worked as staff attorney at the Drake University Agricultural Law Center. He has written several publications on agricultural law issues and has given numerous presentations on the topic across the country. Ed is licensed to practice law in Iowa and Missouri.
David M. Pillers
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David M. Pillers
De Witt, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 26 years of experience
(563) 659-2548 615 10th St
De Witt, IA 52742
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Insurance Claims
Valparaiso University School of Law
DAVID PILLERS is a partner in the law firm of Pillers and Richmond. He received his major in Economics and minor in Business from Valparaiso University, graduating in 1992, and received his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law, graduating in 1998. Mr. Pillers maintains a general practice but concentrates his practice in the areas of Civil Litigation, Collective Bargaining, Business and Corporate Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate and Estate Planning. He is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association (Member of the Probate and Real Estate Section), Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association (Section Member: Motor...
Nikolas Richard Pilcher
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Nikolas Richard Pilcher
Huxley, IA Estate Planning Lawyer
(515) 597-3401 PO Box 336
501 E. Fourth St.
Huxley, IA 50124
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Probate and Traffic Tickets
Southern Illinois University School of Law
My name is Nikolas Richard Pilcher and I am an attorney at The Law Offices of Parmenter, Pilcher, & Pilcher P.C. located in Huxley, Iowa. I am a United States Army Veteran and an active member of my community! I received a Bachelor of Science from Bradley University in Peoria IL, and my Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale IL. niko@huxleyattorneys.com https://huxley-attorneys.com
Joseph Creen
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Joseph Creen
Davenport, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 49 years of experience
(563) 344-4900 5505 Victoria Ave
Davenport, IA 52807
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School and University of Notre Dame
Joseph C. Creen has over 30 years experience in the practice of law, litigating cases in Iowa and Illinois state and federal courts and advising clients with personal, business and employment matters, real estate matters, individuals and families for estate planning needs and probate. Mr Creen has a varied and extensive trial practice experience, including personal injury, brain injury, product liability, wrongful death, slip and fall, auto cases, catastrophic injury, as well as contract and construction disputes, estate & probate matters, such as Will contest and undue influence, consumer protection, such as wrongful foreclosure or collections, ...
E. David Wright
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E. David Wright
Dubuque, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(855) 244-6433 770 Main St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Iowa
Joel T. S. Greer
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Joel T. S. Greer
Marshalltown, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(641) 752-5467 112 W Church St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Divorce
University of Iowa College of Law
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (top 1%) Past President, Iowa State Bar Association Past President, Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers (250) Past V.P., Iowa Association for Justice (f.k.a. Iowa Trial Lawyers) Founding Board of Directors, American Academy of ADR Attorneys Past Chair, Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission Past Member, Iowa Supreme Court Nominating Commission Top Great Plains SuperLawyers (top 5%) Board of Directors, Iowa Defense Counsel Association Board of Directors, Iowa Law School Foundation AVVO rating 10/10
Meagan K. Box
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Meagan K. Box
Bettendorf, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(309) 734-1001 2550 Middle Rd
#300
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Thad Murphy
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Thad Murphy
Marion, IA Estate Planning Attorney
(319) 531-7992 309 7th Ave Ste 200
Marion, IA 52302
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Social Security Disability
University of Iowa School of Law
A northeast Iowa native, Thad grew up on a small farm on the outskirts of West Union, Iowa. After graduating from the University of Iowa College of law, he practiced for three years in Davenport, Iowa and has practiced since 2003 in Dubuque, Iowa. He has also maintained an office in Davenport since 2007. Currently practicing out of the Pioneer Law branch in Dubuque, Thad focuses on estate planning, elder law, Social Security disability and veterans disability. When not spending time with his wife and two daughters, Thad enjoys speaking with other attorneys and professional groups. In the past Thad...
Chad W. Eichorn
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Chad W. Eichorn
Marion, IA Estate Planning Lawyer
(319) 531-7992 309 7th Ave Ste 200
Marion, IA 52302
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
Drake University Law School
Chad grew up in Ames, Iowa. Prior to his career as an attorney, Chad was a minister for 10 years in local churches and denominational administration. Chad lives in West Des Moines with his wife, Sarah, and two boys, Walker and Max. Chad’s practice focuses on elder law, estate planning, and non-profit/charitable organizations. He is a licensed mediator for elder law matters. He has provided quality representation to a spectrum of clients including individuals, families, charities, municipalities and professional sports teams. Along with his work as an attorney, Chad routinely speaks at churches and other charitable organizations across the country...
Tyler Smith
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Tyler Smith
Altoona, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(515) 212-4000 321 8th St. SW
Altoona, IA 50009
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Iowa
Ethan Epley
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Ethan Epley
Denver, IA Estate Planning Lawyer
(319) 984-5479 171 E. Main St.
PO Box 50
Denver, IA 50622
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Bankruptcy and Tax
Drake University
Attorney Epley received his J.D. from Drake Law School in Des Moines in 2009. While at Drake Law School, Ethan was a member and officer in the Agricultural Law Association and an Editor for the Agricultural Law Journal. Ethan earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Science Degree from Iowa State University in 2002 with a major in Agricultural Studies and a minor in Agronomy. While at Law School in Des Moines Ethan worked for the Beginning Farmers Center located in Urbandale Iowa. While working for the Center Ethan participated in a research project regarding the...
Patrick Dillon
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Patrick Dillon
Sumner, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(563) 578-1850 209 E 1st Street
Sumner, IA 50674
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Bankruptcy and Business
Drake University Law School
Shane Zisman
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Shane Zisman
fairfield, IA Estate Planning Attorney
(641) 472-5141 2094 185th St, Suite 15
fairfield, IA 52556
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Patrick Ritter
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Patrick Ritter
West Union, IA Estate Planning Attorney
(563) 422-4125 101 N Vine St
West Union, IA 52175
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
University of Iowa
Becky E. Wilson
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Becky E. Wilson
Iowa Falls, IA Estate Planning Attorney
(641) 529-2033 13532 MM Avenue
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
Arbitration & Mediation and Juvenile
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Heather Michelle Simplot
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Heather Michelle Simplot
Ottumwa, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(641) 682-8326 129 W 4th St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Estate Planning, Business, Civil Rights and Elder
Arizona State University, College of Law
Jeffrey Swartz
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Jeffrey Swartz
Waukon, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 38 years of experience
(563) 568-3439 25 1st Ave NW
Waukon, IA 52172
Estate Planning, Business, Collections and Tax
Richard M Roller
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Richard M Roller
Bettendorf, IA Estate Planning Lawyer
2414 18th Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Estate Planning
James Thornton
Ames, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(515) 233-2052 218 SE 16th St
Ames, IA 50010
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Business
Dean A. Fankhauser
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Dean A. Fankhauser
Sioux City, IA Estate Planning Attorney
(712) 252-3226 613 Pierce Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
University of South Dakota School of Law
Attorney Dean Fankhauser was raised in Chadron, Nebraska and is the son of former business owners who still reside in Chadron today. After graduating from Chadron State College, Dean studied at The University of South Dakota School of Law and graduated in 2014 with a Juris Doctor. While in law school, Dean had many great experiences, including advancing to the Elite 8 of the Sam Masten Appellate Advocacy Competition and completing an internship at the Federal Public Defender’s office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dean moved to the Siouxland Community after law school and shortly began working as an associate attorney....
Colby Merlound Lessmann
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Colby Merlound Lessmann
Sioux City, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 24 years of experience
(712) 252-3226 613 Pierce Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Landlord Tenant and Probate
University of South Dakota School of Law
Attorney Colby M. Lessmann was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa, and is a graduate of Sioux City North High School. Colby graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Business (B.S., 1996) and School of Law (J.D., 1999). During his law school education, he published a casenote in the South Dakota Law Review (1998) and was both the Managing Editor and the Production Editor for Volume 44 of the South Dakota Law Review (1998-1999). After graduating from Law School, Colby clerked for Justice Robert Amundson of the South Dakota Supreme Court in Pierre, South Dakota. In August...
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