Estate Planning in Iowa

Iowa ( IA)

Average: $1,400

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$300

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $1,400                    
Typical
                        Estate Planning Case
                    

High Estimate

$3,500

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$175/hr	$250/hr	$400/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$300	$1,400	$3,500

What to Know About Estate Planning Costs in Iowa

Iowa has no estate or inheritance tax (inheritance tax repealed effective 2025). Simple wills $300-$700, plans $1,400-$3,200. Iowa probate through District Courts. Small estates under $25,000 qualify for simplified procedures. Iowa allows Transfer on Death deeds.

Sources: State Bar Association, NCOA Estate Planning Guide 2024 (IA)