© 2026 SimplyTrust Software Inc.
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Miner County.
We found 24 estate law firms serving Miner County. Miner County is part of the Sioux Falls Metro / Southeast region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Miner County Circuit Court.
South Dakota allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Miner County without hiring an attorney. A probate attorney earns the fee when the estate is contested, includes a business or out-of-state real estate, has unclear or insolvent debts, or when beneficiaries disagree.
Probate attorney fees in South Dakota are based on reasonable compensation — typically 2%SDCL § 29A-3-719(a) (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage for attorneys)Verified May 27, 2026 to 4%SDCL § 29A-3-719(a) (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage for attorneys)Verified May 27, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Miner County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Circuit Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Boyce Law Firm is South Dakota's oldest law firm with over 145 years of continuous service. Their estate planning attorneys provide comprehensive will writing, trust creation and administration, probate, guardianship, elder law, special needs planning, and contested estate matters.
Location
300 S. Main AvenueSioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone
(605) 336-2424
Established
1878
Christopherson, Anderson, Paulson & Fideler has been serving South Dakota since 1894 with over 130 years of legal practice. The firm handles estate planning, probate, trust creation and updates, asset preservation, wills, real estate, and business organization. An intentionally small firm where clients work directly with their attorney.
Location
426 East 8th StreetSioux Falls, SD 57103
Phone
(605) 679-6745
Established
1894
Davenport Evans estate planning, probate and trust administration attorneys are considered among the most prestigious and trusted teams in the region. The firm offers the most comprehensive trust company and trust administration practice of any law firm in the region, including wills, powers of attorney, South Dakota trusts, trust modification, decanting, and reformation. SDTA members.
Location
206 West 14th StreetSioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone
(605) 336-2880
Established
1939
Denevan Falon Law Firm focuses on trust and estate litigation, trust administration and planning, trust decanting and modification, guardianships, conservatorships, and vulnerable adult protection. The firm has 45 combined years of experience and specializes in high net worth and ultra-high net worth estate matters with South Dakota dynasty trust structures.
Location
122 South Phillips Avenue, Suite 250Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone
(605) 800-8897
Established
2022
Estate Planning Solutions Law Firm in Sioux Falls focuses on estate planning, farming and business succession planning, probate and trust administration, asset protection, charitable planning, and special needs planning.
Location
5027 S Bur Oak PlaceSioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone
(605) 906-8118
Harris Law & Co. focuses exclusively on estate planning and related areas, handling wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, healthcare documents, elder law, Medicaid planning, probate, business succession planning, asset protection, charitable planning, and special needs estate planning.
Location
601 E Tan Tara CircleSioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone
(605) 777-1772
Helsper, McCarty & Rasmussen serves Brookings and Watertown with eight attorneys handling estate planning, probate and trust administration, real estate, and business law.
Location
1441 6th Street, Suite 200Brookings, SD 57006
Phone
(605) 692-7775
Horn Law Office in Yankton provides estate planning services including wills and powers of attorney. Attorney Garrett Horn has over 20 years of experience with 2,000+ completed cases and 19 state and local recognitions.
Location
401 Capitol StreetYankton, SD 57078
Phone
(605) 260-1300
James D. Taylor, P.C. in Mitchell focuses almost exclusively on estate planning and probate, handling wills, revocable and irrevocable living trusts, durable and health care powers of attorney, guardianships, conservatorships, and probate and trust estate administration.
Location
520 North Lawler Street, Suite 100Mitchell, SD 57301
Phone
(605) 996-3882
Kennedy, Pier, Loftus, Reynolds & Brandt is a full-service Yankton firm with dedicated estate planning, probate, trust administration, and estate/trust litigation practice. Six attorneys with nearly 50 years of firm history, also serving Nebraska and Iowa from their Hartington office.
Location
322 Walnut StreetYankton, SD 57078
Phone
(605) 665-3000
Established
1977
The Law Office of Linda Kogel in Vermillion provides estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate services for families in Clay County and southeastern South Dakota. Attorney Kogel has over 44 years of legal experience.
Location
119 East Main StreetVermillion, SD 57069
Phone
(605) 624-2667
LaCroix Law Office in Yankton provides estate planning, probate, trusts, wills, and elder law services. Attorney Heather LaCroix is licensed in both South Dakota and Nebraska, serving cross-border clients near the SD/NE border.
Location
806 Belfast Street, PO Box 632Yankton, SD 57078
Phone
(605) 665-2535
Established
2010
Legacy Law Firm offers legal services in estate planning, asset protection, elder law and trusts to individuals and businesses throughout the Midwest. The firm has South Dakota's only Board Certified Elder Law Attorney certified by the National Elder Law Foundation. Serves SD, IA, MN, NE, and ND. 40% discount for first responders and active military.
Location
7404 S. Bitterroot PlaceSioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone
(605) 275-5665
MorganTheeler LLP has provided legal services in Mitchell for over 125 years. The firm focuses on estate planning including probate, wills, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships, along with business and commercial law, healthcare law, and litigation.
Location
1718 N. Sanborn, PO Box 1025Mitchell, SD 57301
Phone
(605) 996-5588
Established
1899
Service Area
6 counties
PlanWise Legal provides estate planning, elder law, business planning, farm and ranch succession planning, real estate, and high net worth planning services in Sioux Falls and throughout South Dakota.
Location
817 W. Russell Street, Suite 103Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone
(605) 291-1448
Prosperity Law Firm in Sioux Falls handles estate planning, probate and estate administration, trust and estate litigation, wills, elder law, conservatorships, and special needs planning. Licensed in South Dakota and Minnesota.
Location
3220 W 57th Street, Suite 110Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone
(605) 401-6257
Redstone Law Firm LLP provides trusted legal services in estate planning, trust and estate administration, wealth management, asset protection, business law, and civil litigation. The firm has over 80 years of collective practice experience with offices in Sioux Falls and Pierre.
Location
1300 W 57th Street, Suite 101Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone
(605) 331-2975
Ribstein & Hogan Law Firm provides comprehensive estate planning throughout eastern South Dakota including will and trust preparation, estate tax minimization, business succession planning, and probate administration. The firm emphasizes listening to client goals before designing customized plans.
Location
621 Sixth StreetBrookings, SD 57006
Phone
(605) 692-1818
Established
2014
Wilson Legal Planning focuses on estate planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, guardianships, conservatorships, asset protection, Medicaid planning, and special needs trusts. Attorney Rebecca Wilson brings 18 years of experience and a background from Yale University and University of Minnesota Law School.
Location
5117 S Crossing Place, Suite 3Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone
(605) 215-1467
Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith is one of the region's largest and most experienced legal teams. Their nationally recognized estate planning attorneys are dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses secure their financial future with expertly crafted wills, trusts, and business succession plans. Also serves Iowa and Minnesota.
Location
300 S Phillips Avenue, Suite 300Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone
(605) 336-3890
Established
1887
These firms are based in other regions but serve Miner County.
These firms serve clients throughout South Dakota.
Lynn Jackson estate planning and probate lawyers work with individuals and their families and financial advisors to develop individually-tailored solutions to address wealth transfer and preservation challenges. They draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, asset protection plans, and business succession plans.
Location
110 N. Minnesota Avenue, Suite 400Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone
(605) 332-5999
Established
1946
Service Area
Statewide
Thompson Law helps families and farmers preserve their wealth and legacy through living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, irrevocable trusts, family limited partnerships, and charitable gifting strategies. The firm specializes in estate planning for family businesses and farms. Licensed in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
Location
5027 S. Western AvenueSioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone
(605) 362-9100
Established
2004
Service Area
Statewide
Wilde Law Offices provides a full range of estate planning and probate services for people throughout South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wyoming. Attorney Dylan Wilde is both a licensed attorney and CPA, providing enhanced expertise for clients with complex financial and tax situations.
Location
210 West Grant StreetSpearfish, SD 57783
Phone
(605) 717-2020
Established
2006
Service Area
Statewide
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The South Dakota self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
South Dakota uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Miner County rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.
Miner County
401 North Main
Howard, SD 57349
Phone:
605-772-4612Hours:
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday & Wednesday & Friday
Each institution has a separate death claim process. Find yours below.
Get a complete guide for your specific circumstances.

Being named executor means navigating probate, managing assets, and distributing the estate. What's expected, what you can charge, and how to start.
Learn more
Losing a parent is overwhelming. What needs to happen next — settling the estate, navigating probate, and the steps to move forward.
Learn more