by Daniel Willems | Nov 28, 2021 | Power of Attorney
Originally published August 30, 2017 | Updated November 28, 2021 Choosing a Power of Attorney can seem like a daunting task, but it is a crucial step in planning for the future. Your Power of Attorney (POA) will have the power to legally handle your financial and...
by Daniel Willems | Sep 30, 2021 | Divorce, Marriage
Originally published on 03/20/2019. Updated 09/30/2021. While common law marriage does exist in Iowa, it could be difficult to prove. The couple has to meet certain requirements for the courts to consider them married under common law. Additionally, once a couple is...
by Daniel Willems | Jul 1, 2021 | Real Estate
Can a person buy and sell a home without the help of a real estate agent? No law requires you to use a real estate agent. Real Estate Agents provide many valuable services – including: Marketing; Contracts; Compliance with state and federal laws; Oversight of the...
by Daniel Willems | May 30, 2021 | Adoption, Family Law
Updated. Originally published Apr 12, 2019. Iowa has four types of adoption: International, private domestic, foster care and step parent adoption. The type of adoption you choose depends on how you want to adopt and the age of the child. While children of all ages...
by Daniel Willems | Mar 31, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills
Have you ever wondered “Why should I have a Will?” To understand the importance of a Will you must understand what happens to your property if you die without a Will. This is a summary and there are exceptions to the discussion which follows. For the...
