Todd W. Anderson

Todd W. Anderson is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, attorney who advises individuals and businesses on estate planning, tax planning, business matters, and real estate transactions. He helps clients create wills and trusts, administer estates and trusts, and structure plans that reflect their goals in an efficient and tax-conscious manner. His practice also supports business owners with important organizational, operational, and succession decisions.

Anderson earned his J.D. with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1988. He received his B.A. magna cum laude from Wartburg College in 1985 and is admitted to practice in Iowa. His academic training provides a strong foundation for analyzing tax, property, business, and fiduciary issues while helping clients make informed decisions about their families, assets, and organizations.

Anderson’s experience includes guiding fiduciaries through estate and trust administration, fiduciary income tax matters, and federal estate tax planning. He counsels businesses on entity selection and formation, succession planning, employment agreements, asset and stock purchase or sale agreements, and contract preparation. His real estate work covers purchase and sale agreements, title corrections, leases, and like-kind tax-deferred exchanges, allowing him to address connected legal and financial concerns.

Todd W. Anderson was included in The Best Lawyers in America list for 2026 in business organizations, closely held companies and family businesses law, real estate law, and trusts and estates. He has also served as president of the Linn County Bar Association and held leadership roles in estate planning and community organizations. His professional service includes membership in several Iowa bar and estate-planning groups and volunteer work with Iowa Legal Aid.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Simmons Perrine PLC
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association,  Business Law Section
• Member, Linn County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wartburg College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)