★ 4.9 (92 reviews) ·
3100 Oakland Rd NE Suite A, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA
★ 4.7 (171 reviews) ·
425 2nd St SE Ste 900, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
★ 4.2 (98 reviews) ·
3200 37th Ave SW #1, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA
4. Viner Law Firm PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (112 reviews) ·
228 2nd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
5. Victoria M Cole Law Firm PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (31 reviews) ·
2310 Johnson Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, USA
6. Jacobsen Johnson & Wiezorek PLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (29 reviews) ·
425 2nd St SE Ste 803, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
7. Community Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.3 (28 reviews) ·
87 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA
8. Piersall Law Firm PC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (24 reviews) ·
3716 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA
9. Scott Shoemaker & Associates, PLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (20 reviews) ·
425 2nd St SE #1200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
10. Lynch Dallas Legal Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (15 reviews) ·
316 2nd St SE Suite 124, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
11. Nazette Marner Nathanson & Shea LLP Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.7 (29 reviews) ·
615 2nd St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA
12. Day Rettig Martin, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (13 reviews) ·
383 Collins Rd NE Ste 207, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA
13. Law Office of Daniel J. Anderson Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (8 reviews) ·
425 2nd St SE Ste 1150, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
14. Gray, Stefani & Mitvalsky, PLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ·
425 2nd St SE Ste 700, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
15. Premier Trust and Estate, PLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ·
3600 1st Ave NE Ste 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA
16. Seidl & Seidl, P.L.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (9 reviews) ·
229 Northland Ct NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA
17. Willey Law Firm, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ·
3519 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA
18. Betsy L. Souer, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
235 6th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
19. Simmons Perrine PLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.2 (23 reviews) ·
115 3rd St SE #1200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
20. Ackley Kopecky & Kingery, L.L.P. Attorneys At Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.5 (16 reviews) ·
600 Boyson Rd NE Ste. 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA
21. Henry E. Nathanson Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.0 (6 reviews) ·
615 2nd St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA
22. Paul P. Morf Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.0 (2 reviews) ·
115 3rd St SE #1200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
23. Stokke Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ·
4211 Glass Rd NE a2, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA
24. Aspire Legal, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
4211 Glass Road NE, Suite A-2
Estate planning attorneys in Cedar Rapids, IA: a local guide
We currently track 24 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Cedar Rapids, IA in Linn County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.4★ from 749 total reviews, and 15 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Arenson Hofmeyer PC is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.7★ across 171 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Cedar Rapids
Rough planning ranges for the Cedar Rapids area:
| Service | Typical range |
|---|
| Simple will package | $350–$1,350 |
| Revocable living trust package | $1,700–$4,500 |
| Full estate plan or probate work | $3,350–$8,950+ |
Many Cedar Rapids estate attorneys quote flat fees for wills and trusts and bill hourly (often $250-$500/hr) for probate. Ask for a written fee agreement before you engage.
How to choose an estate attorney in Cedar Rapids
- Ask whether wills and trusts are flat-fee and what that covers (funding the trust, revisions, directives).
- Ask who actually does the work — the attorney, a paralegal, or a form service — and who you'll call with questions.
- For probate, ask about the realistic timeline and total cost for a Cedar Rapids-area estate before you engage.
- Make sure they'll keep your plan current as laws and your family change, and how updates are billed.
- Read reviews and ask for references from recent Cedar Rapids estate clients.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is this a flat fee or hourly, and what exactly does it cover?
- Do you focus on estate planning and probate specifically?
- Will you help fund the trust and store the documents?
- How do updates work as laws or my family change?
- Who will handle my file day to day?
Many Cedar Rapids listings also handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate administration.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a will or living trust cost in Cedar Rapids?
Many Cedar Rapids estate attorneys charge flat fees, roughly $300 to $1,200 for a simple will package and $1,500 to $4,000 for a revocable living trust. Probate work is often billed hourly. Ask for a written fee agreement up front.
Do I need a will or a living trust?
It depends on your assets and goals. A will is simpler and cheaper; a living trust can avoid probate and keep matters private. A short consultation with a Cedar Rapids estate attorney will tell you which fits.
How much does probate cost and how long does it take?
Probate cost and timeline vary by estate and county. Simple Cedar Rapids-area estates can take several months, while complex ones run over a year. Ask the attorney for a realistic estimate for your situation.
What is the difference between estate planning and elder law?
Estate planning focuses on wills, trusts, and passing on assets; elder law also covers long-term care, Medicaid planning, and guardianship. Many Cedar Rapids firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Cedar Rapids: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Cedar Rapids?
In the Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids area.
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