What probate costs in Iowa

Administration of your loved one’s estate might cost less than you think.

For a regular estate, many probate attorneys collect the 2% statutory percentage for a fee regardless of the amount of work that is performed. Hope Wood, JD is different. Since 2023, Hope Wood JD has offered flat fees for Iowa probate. The flat fee is based on an itemization of the legal services required to efficiently and zealously administer the probate process with the Iowa courts. For small estates, the flat fee may be more than the 3% statutory percentage. A small estate includes an estate with assets subject to probate that total less than $200,000.

Scroll down to learn more about Hope Wood JD probate fees.

Probate Costs

Non-probate asset
counseling:

Starting at $1,000

Specific to facts of each case

Iowa small estate
administration:

Starting at $4500

Specific to facts of each case

Iowa regular estate
administration:

Starting at $4500

Specific to facts of each case

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The Hope Wood Difference

Beginning in 2023, Hope Wood JD has flat fees for Iowa probate. The flat fee is based on an itemization of the legal services required to efficiently and zealously administer the probate process with the Iowa courts.

To learn about the flat fee for your case, here are the steps.

  1. Complete a pre-consultation intake form.

  2. If the intake is approved, participate in a virtual (phone or Zoom) consultation.

  3. Receive a *scope of work with a flat fee.

  4. Decide whether to hire Hope Wood JD for your case.

*The scope of work is specific to the facts of your case and each legal service is itemized so you know the exact cost for each legal service.

This fee structure is different from the commonly used statutory percentage to calculate attorney fees.

Executor's Workbook

Executor's Workbook

Complimentary Guide for Probate Clients

Our handy workbook outlines everything an executor or administrator needs to know about the probate process. 

When you hire Hope Wood JD, you’ll receive a coil-bound copy of our step-by-step guide in the mail, plus a downloadable PDF.