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This article discusses a 6-Step Checklist for Protecting Your Assets from Medicaid.
In this article, we list the most important items for creating an Iowa estate plan, so you can start protecting your assets right away. We will cover the following items: designating a healthcare agent and financial agent in an estate plan; making a list of all the assets you want to be protected under your estate plan; designating beneficiaries; decide what vehicle is best for transferring your estate; and what should you do with the estate planning documents once completed?
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This article discusses a 6-Step Checklist for Protecting Your Assets from Medicaid.
In this article, we list the most important items for creating an Iowa estate plan, so you can start protecting your assets right away. We will cover the following items: designating a healthcare agent and financial agent in an estate plan; making a list of all the assets you want to be protected under your estate plan; designating beneficiaries; decide what vehicle is best for transferring your estate; and what should you do with the estate planning documents once completed?
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If you have been gifted some property or money in Iowa, you will likely want to maximize your profitability on it. In this article, we answer the question: How do I avoid inheritance tax? We explain:
In this article, we discuss some frequently asked questions about Iowa Estate Tax, including:
With a new year come changes to legislation. This article will cover recent changes to estate and probate law in 2021, including: Changes in Transfers of Real Estate in Iowa, What is a Directed Trust in Iowa?, and Guardian and conservator law changes since January 1, 2020.
In this article, we will discuss Iowa intestacy laws and how to divide an estate if there is no will. Our article will answer the questions: What property qualifies for Intestate Succession in Iowa?, How does Intestate Succession Work in Iowa?, and How can I prevent Intestate Succession?
In this article, we will discuss some potential conflicts that arise in will litigation in Iowa and how to decide if contesting a will is the right move. We will answer the following questions: Do I have the legal standing to dispute a will?, Do I have the evidence to back up my claim?, Are there statutes barring me from contesting a will?, Is contesting a will something I can do without legal help?, Will I lose my inheritance if I challenge a will?, and Can I afford will challenge litigation?
With a new year come changes to legislation. This article will cover recent changes to estate and probate law in 2021, including: Changes in Transfers of Real Estate in Iowa, What is a Directed Trust in Iowa?, and Guardian and conservator law changes since January 1, 2020.
In this article, we will discuss Iowa intestacy laws and how to divide an estate if there is no will. Our article will answer the questions: What property qualifies for Intestate Succession in Iowa?, How does Intestate Succession Work in Iowa?, and How can I prevent Intestate Succession?
In this article, we will discuss some potential conflicts that arise in will litigation in Iowa and how to decide if contesting a will is the right move. We will answer the following questions: Do I have the legal standing to dispute a will?, Do I have the evidence to back up my claim?, Are there statutes barring me from contesting a will?, Is contesting a will something I can do without legal help?, Will I lose my inheritance if I challenge a will?, and Can I afford will challenge litigation?
In this article, we will discuss some potential conflicts that arise in will litigation in Iowa and how to decide if contesting a will is the right move. We will answer the following questions: Do I have the legal standing to dispute a will?, Do I have the evidence to back up my claim?, Are there statutes barring me from contesting a will?, Is contesting a will something I can do without legal help?, Will I lose my inheritance if I challenge a will?, and Can I afford will challenge litigation?
We cover common questions about living trusts, including:
An important part of the estate planning process is keeping the will in a safe, accessible location. Unfortunately, there may be instances when the will is lost, unintentionally destroyed, or otherwise not available for the probate process. This article will discuss:
In this article, we will discuss some potential conflicts that arise in will litigation in Iowa and how to decide if contesting a will is the right move. We will answer the following questions: Do I have the legal standing to dispute a will?, Do I have the evidence to back up my claim?, Are there statutes barring me from contesting a will?, Is contesting a will something I can do without legal help?, Will I lose my inheritance if I challenge a will?, and Can I afford will challenge litigation?
In this article, we discuss some legal grounds for trust contests in Iowa. Undue influence is another common ground for disputing a trust in Iowa. Undue influence is defined as excessive persuasion that causes a trustor to act out of character or refrain from exercising their free will. For a trust to be valid in Iowa, it must be made by a trustor who has testamentary capacity, or is of sound mind with full comprehension of their actions. A trust can be successfully contested if the trustor’s mental state at the time the trust was drafted or signed is in question.
In this article, we discuss some legal grounds for trust contests in Iowa. Undue influence is another common ground for disputing a trust in Iowa. Undue influence is defined as excessive persuasion that causes a trustor to act out of character or refrain from exercising their free will. For a trust to be valid in Iowa, it must be made by a trustor who has testamentary capacity, or is of sound mind with full comprehension of their actions. A trust can be successfully contested if the trustor’s mental state at the time the trust was drafted or signed is in question.
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