Amelia S. Mapes

Amelia S. Mapes is a Des Moines attorney whose work focuses on probate, trust administration, estate litigation and business and nonprofit matters. The work involves analyzing client needs and the documents, laws, and procedures relevant to each matter. The practice addresses issues through advice, negotiation, and, where the published practice covers disputes, litigation.

Amelia earned a B.S.B.A. and B.A. cum laude from Drake University in 2014 and a J.D. with distinction from the University of Iowa in 2017. That academic background informs the legal research, writing, and analysis involved in the practice. It also provides context for handling regulatory requirements, transactions, or disputes within the stated practice areas.

Amelia has experience involving probate administration, disputes involving wills and trusts, fiduciary duties, estate taxes, entity formation and nonprofit governance. These matters can call for research, fact gathering, document review, and assessment of the relevant legal and practical options. The nature of the representation varies according to the case, transaction, or regulatory question. The precise legal questions depend on the parties involved, the governing rules and the documents or evidence available in each matter.

Amelia S. Mapes has professional experience and service that includes Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition and involvement in the Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel. The combination of these activities and the identified practice provides context for the legal services offered. The work requires clear communication about legal requirements, relevant risks, and the available next steps.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Belin McCormick, P.C.
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association (2017-Present)
• Co-Chair, 2026 National High School Mock Trial Championship Iowa Host Committee (2023-2026)
• Co-Chair, Iowa State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Mock Trial Committee (2020-Present)
• Member, American Bar Association (2017-Present)
• Advisory Council, America’s Cultivation Corridor (2018-Present)
• Member, Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel (2024-Present)

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Drake University
  B.S.B.A., B.A. Cum Laude

Awards & Badges