For estates that are valued under Iowa law as Small Estates, a simplified probate administration can be utilized.
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Probate Administration in Iowa has certain timelines that must be followed.
Read MoreWhen you or a loved one is injured in an accident, there are several different types of damages that may be available to you in Iowa.
Read MoreAn individual who has been injured in a car accident must bring a lawsuit within two years from the accident or the personal injury claim is forever barred in most instances under Iowa law.
Read MoreFor 2022, the annual gift tax exclusion amount is set at $16,000. This is an inflation adjusted increase from 2021 when the exclusion amount was $15,000.
Read MoreThe relationship of the beneficiary to the decedent and size of the estate will determine if the estate is exempt from federal estate taxes and Iowa's inheritances taxes.
Read MoreBefore closing on the sale of a home or real estate in Iowa, a title opinion is generally performed to determine if the seller holds marketable title to the property.
Read MoreOne of the requirements for a valid Will in the state of Iowa, is that you sign your Will in the presence of at least two witnesses.
Read MoreIowa Courts have applied the ‘continuing storm doctrine’ which generally provides that a business establishment is permitted to await the end of the storm and a reasonable time thereafter to remove ice and snow.
Under the Fort Dodge Municipal Code and similar Municipal Codes throughout Iowa, residents are required to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks abutting their property within 24 hours of the cessation of the snowfall or ice formation.
Under Iowa law, if the original Will cannot be located, even though you may have a copy, the law includes a presumption that the decedent intentionally destroyed the Will for the purpose of revoking it.
Read MoreGenerally, under Iowa law an individual must bring a lawsuit within two years of their accident or personal injury or the claim is forever barred.
Read MoreIn Iowa, if you die without a valid will, the distribution of your property and assets will be based on Iowa law, regardless of what you may have desired.
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