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Court Bonds 02.19.2022

Probate Law: Specialty Courts In Iowa?

  Iowa is exploring the establishment of two new specialty probate courts. In anticipation of an unprecedented transfer of wealth as the population ages, some experts believe specialty courts can play a critical role in…
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Probate Law: Specialty Courts In Iowa?
Court Bonds 02.12.2022

Death and Passwords?

When a loved one asks you to execute their will, swallow hard, breathe deep, and then commit the time to find out everything you can about their intentions—and the whereabouts of essential documents and accounts….
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Death and Passwords?
Court Bonds 02.11.2022

When Do Irrevocable Trusts Make Sense?

  As conveyed in the name, setting up an irrevocable trust requires serious commitment. Though there are legal remedies that can be applied if life circumstances shift after an irrevocable trust is established, lawyers recommend…
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When Do Irrevocable Trusts Make Sense?
Court Bonds 02.04.2022

Estate Planning: Debt Discussion

  When a loved one names you to execute their will, take it seriously. Count yourself lucky if you have plenty of time to speak with them about their intentions. Take the time to get…
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Estate Planning: Debt Discussion
Court Bonds 02.04.2022

Filial Responsibility Laws?

  Can the adult children of deceased parents be required to pay off their debts? Legal experts explain that confusion around this issue is widespread. Here’s why, along with information and guidance for families working…
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Filial Responsibility Laws?
Court Bonds 02.03.2022

Executor Duties: Debts Before Distributions

Typically, executing a will is associated with distributing the assets of the deceased to beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of the will. Although this is one of the important functions of the executor, assets…
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Executor Duties: Debts Before Distributions
Court Bonds 02.03.2022

Leave These Assets Out: Trusts

  Establishing a revocable living trust helps you plan for your own needs as you age or decline in capacity, and arrange for the transfer of assets to the beneficiaries named in your trust agreement….
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Leave These Assets Out: Trusts
Court Bonds 01.20.2022

Funding a Revocable Living Trust?

  Working with a lawyer to set up a revocable living trust is a smart way to plan both for your own needs as you age and to ensure a smooth and timely distribution of…
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Funding a Revocable Living Trust?
Court Bonds 01.20.2022

Remarried With Adult Children?

  Estate planning experts encourage extra diligence for blended families in which the spouses married after adult children have been raised. Generally, it’s not that bad intent results in problems. Instead, unintended consequences tend to…
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Remarried With Adult Children?