Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Harlan, Iowa
Kohorst Fischer Plumb Law Firm provides legal counsel to families, farmers, and businesses in Harlan and throughout southwest Iowa. Our team includes attorneys with decades of combined experience, including Kathleen Kohorst, who has practiced law for over 40 years and held leadership roles in the Iowa State Bar Association. Daniel Fischer brings agricultural expertise from his family farm experience since 2014, while Jennifer Plumb has specialized in estate planning since 2007.We focus on transactional law areas including agricultural, business, elder law, estate planning, guardianship, probate, trust administration, and real estate. Our attorneys maintain deep community ties through local organizations and educational outreach. We operate from three southwest Iowa locations, offering personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Agricultural Law
Business Law
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Fiduciary Services
Guardianship
Probate Administration
Real Estate Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined legal experience in southwest Iowa
- Our attorneys maintain active roles in local community organizations
- We provide personalized legal solutions tailored to agricultural needs
- Our team includes specialists in estate planning and probate administration
- We operate from three convenient locations in Harlan, Avoca, and Neola
Services
Agricultural Law
Our agricultural law practice addresses farm business structures, land transactions, and regulatory compliance. We help farmers protect assets through tailored estate plans and business succession strategies. Our team understands the unique legal challenges facing agricultural operations in southwest Iowa.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. Our attorneys help clients protect assets, minimize tax burdens, and ensure smooth property transfers. Jennifer Plumb specializes in educating families about estate administration requirements and planning options.
Business Law
Our business law services cover entity formation, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance. We assist businesses with mergers, acquisitions, and day-to-day legal matters. Daniel Fischer combines legal expertise with practical agricultural business experience to serve diverse commercial clients.
Probate Administration
We guide executors through the probate process for wills and estates. Our services include asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution of inheritances. We handle contested probate matters and trust administration disputes with professional legal representation.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions, title examinations, and property disputes. We assist with purchase agreements, zoning issues, and land use regulations. The firm handles both urban and rural property matters across southwest Iowa.
People
Kathleen Kohorst
Attorney
With over 40 years of legal experience, Kathleen Kohorst specializes in agricultural and business law. She has held leadership roles in the Iowa State Bar Association and actively contributes to Harlan community organizations.
Daniel Fischer
Attorney
Daniel Fischer has practiced law since 2014, focusing on agricultural and business matters. He combines legal expertise with hands-on farming experience from his family's Neola farm operation.
Jennifer Plumb
Attorney
Jennifer Plumb specializes in estate planning and administration. Since 2007, she has provided educational presentations to southwest Iowa organizations about estate planning requirements and best practices.
Questions
What areas of law does Kohorst Fischer Plumb Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in agricultural law, business law, elder law, estate planning, probate administration, trust management, and real estate transactions across southwest Iowa.
What are your office hours?
Our Harlan office is open Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Avoca and Neola offices operate by appointment only.
Do you serve clients outside Harlan?
Yes, we serve clients throughout southwest Iowa from our three office locations in Harlan, Avoca, and Neola.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have over 40 years combined experience, including specialized expertise in agricultural law, estate planning, and business transactions specific to Iowa's legal environment.
