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Trusts are legally binding arrangements between three parties where a trustor grants a trustee permission to hold assets on behalf of a beneficiary. These are in place to avoid probate, among other things. Our Iowa trust litigation attorneys explain how to contest a trust in the state of Iowa and what this process looks like. They cover important questions like:
Read the full article by our Iowa trust litigation lawyers explaining trust contests.
Probate is a process that occurs when an estate is settled under supervision of the court. Probate is very common after an individual passes without an established will and allows for their remains to be distributed and settled. Our Iowa trust litigation attorneys discuss questions that arise when it comes to probate cases and how to get past them including:
Read the full article by our Iowa trust litigation attorneys examining the probate process in Iowa.
During the settlement of an estate after the death of the decedent, a probate case is opened on the estate to help settle any remaining assets and pay off any taxes. These cases also help determine what is left to the spouse and what claims they may have over the estate. Our Iowa trust litigation attorneys discuss questions that come up surrounding a surviving spouse's rights in Iowa probate, like how they inherit property, what is their elective share, and other types of assets that are not affected by the surviving spouse.