Serves Story County and central Iowa from an office in Ames. Settles the estates of deceased persons through formal probate court administration or informal trust administration, handles guardianships and conservatorships, and advises on inheritance and estate taxes. Formed in July 2023 by the merger of the Newbrough and Pasley & Singer firms, tracing to 1906.
Ames is in Story County.
Probate in Story County
Probate Court Record
Story County District Court
Story County · 2nd Judicial District
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Office
1315 South B Avenue, Nevada, IA 50201
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Verified October 15, 2026 · Source
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