Todd W. Anderson Member
Contact Information
Practice Area
- Estate Planning
- Wills & Trust Agreements
- Business Transactions and Counseling
- Probate and Trust Administration
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
Bar Admissions
- State of Iowa
Education
- University of Iowa College of Law, JD, with distinction, 1988
- Wartburg College, BA, magna cum laude, 1985
Mr. Anderson regularly represents individuals with matters pertaining to estate planning, probate and trust administrations and tax planning. Such representation involves advising and assisting clients to properly structure their estate plans in order to accomplish their estate plan goals and objectives in an efficient and tax effective manner. Mr. Anderson also counsels and guides individuals through the procedures relating to the administration of estates and trusts, including fiduciary (estate and trust) income tax, Iowa inheritance tax and federal estate tax planning.
In addition, Mr. Anderson deals extensively with corporate and business matters, including working with clients involving entity selection, establishment of business entities, business succession planning, preparation of employment agreements, asset and stock purchase/sale agreements and the drafting of contracts. He also regularly represents clients on a variety of real estate transactions, including real estate purchase/sale agreements, title corrective work, lease agreements, like-kind tax deferred exchanges and other real estate work.
Professional & Community Affiliations
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Business Law Section
- Probate, Trust & Estate Planning Section
- Real Estate Law Section
- Linn County Bar Association
- President, 2012-2013
- Treasurer, 2004-2011
- Former Member of the Board of Governors
- Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel (IATEC)
- Cedar Rapids Area Estate Planning Council (CRAEPC)
- Former Board Member
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Iowa Legal Aid Volunteer
- Sunrise Rotary Member, 1989-2023
- Foundation Chair, 2016-2020
- First Lutheran Church Trust Council Member, Former President
- Big Brothers Big Sisters, Former President and Member of the Board of Directors
- Cedar Rapids Jaycees, Former Board Member
Honors & Awards
- Included in the Best Lawyers in America® list, 2025
- Business Organizations (Including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law