Practice Areas

At Checketts Law, we provide practical legal services for individuals, families, and small businesses across Iowa. While our primary focus is estate planning, we also assist clients with a range of related legal needs. Our approach is simple: understand your situation, explain your options clearly, and help you move forward with confidence.

Estate Planning

Estate planning is the core of our practice. We help clients create clear, effective plans to protect their assets, provide for their families, avoid unnecessary court involvement, and maintain control over financial and medical decisions. Our estate planning services include revocable living trusts, wills, and powers of attorney (financial and healthcare). Every plan is customized to fit your specific goals, family structure, and assets.

Probate & Estate Administration

When a loved one passes away, their estate often must go through probate — a court-supervised process for distributing assets and resolving debts. We assist executors and families with navigating the probate process, filing required documents, communicating with the court, and ensuring assets are distributed properly. Our goal is to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible during a difficult time.

Business Formation & Contracts

We help small business owners start and operate their businesses with confidence. Services include LLC and corporate formation, operating agreements, basic business contracts, and legal guidance for small business operations. Whether you’re starting a new venture or formalizing an existing one, we provide practical, cost-effective solutions.

Additional Legal Services

We also assist clients with select matters in criminal defense. These services are handled with the same focus on clarity, efficiency, and practical results.

A Practical Approach to Legal Services

At Checketts Law, we understand that most people are not looking for complicated legal theories — they want clear answers and reliable solutions. We focus on clear communication, efficient processes, and affordable, transparent pricing. No matter the issue, our goal is to help you resolve it with confidence.