Navigating the Iowa probate process is a fundamental task that ensures a deceased person’s assets are distributed correctly. If you’re seeking to understand this process – either as an executor, beneficiary, or for future estate planning – you likely want to know the exact steps and legal requirements involved. This guide offers a direct and concise explanation, ensuring you’ll be equipped to handle “the Iowa probate process explained” with clarity and confidence.
October 2, 2024
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.
September 5, 2024
When people make their wills, one major consideration to make is who will be named as the executor. The executor is the person who will protect your property following your death, ensuring any liabilities such as debts and taxes have been paid, then will transfer what is left to those entitled to the property. In this article we answer some questions about who can serve as an executor in Iowa, including:
September 5, 2024
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