Serves northwest Iowa from Orange City. Handles probate and trust administration for executors and trustees through a nine-meeting process, along with Medicaid and long-term-care planning, guardianships and conservatorships, and estate planning. Founded by attorney Ethan Huizenga in 2010.
Orange City is in Sioux County.
Probate in Sioux County
Probate Court Record
Sioux County District Court
Sioux County · 3rd Judicial District
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Office
210 Central Avenue Southwest, Orange City, IA 51041
Website
E-filing
Self-represented filing
Allowed
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Verified October 15, 2026 · Source
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