Estate Planning Services
Plan with Confidence. Protect What Matters.
At Skinner Law Office, we help individuals and families create personalized estate plans that reflect their values and secure their futures. Whether you're planning ahead for your loved ones or responding to a major life event, our attorneys offer clear, compassionate counsel on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other essential planning tools. We serve clients across Altoona, eastern Polk County, and the surrounding region with practical legal advice you can rely on.
Wills and Trusts
We will help you determine the best approach to distributing your assets—whether that is through a simple will, a revocable trust, or both. Our team ensures your estate plan is valid, effective, and structured to minimize conflict or confusion.
Powers of Attorney
It’s just as important to plan for incapacity as it is for the end of life. We prepare financial powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and medical powers of attorney so your wishes are respected and your loved ones are empowered to help when it matters most.
Estate Tax Planning & Asset Protection
We advise on strategies to preserve wealth, minimize tax exposure, and protect key assets such as real property, retirement accounts, and family businesses. While most Iowans won’t owe estate tax, a smart plan protects against surprises.
Living Wills
A living will outlines your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatments. We guide you through the process of creating a living will that clearly communicates your preferences to family and medical professionals.
Updates & Maintenance
Life changes—your estate plan should too. We regularly update plans due to births, deaths, marriages, divorces, property sales, and changes in the law. If you have had a major life event or if it’s been more than five years since your documents were reviewed, we recommend a check-in.
Begin Your Estate Planning Journey Today
At Skinner Law Office, estate planning is not a one-size-fits-all process. We take the time to listen to your goals, answer your questions, and create a plan tailored to your family’s specific needs—now and for the future. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to revise an outdated plan, we’re here to make the process as clear and comfortable as possible.