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...
by Daniel Willems | Feb 27, 2021 | Estate Planning, Family Law, Power of Attorney, Wills
Updated – Originally published November 18, 2018 If you’re single, estate planning may be the last thing on your mind. Estate planning when you’re single is just as important as when you’re married – if not more! Dying Without a Will If a...
by Daniel Willems | Feb 20, 2021 | Probate, Wills
Originally Published 10/30/2017 | Updated 02/20/2021 What would happen to your child if you died or became too disabled to provide care? It’s understandable that no parent likes to think about these questions, but in addition to creating a will, you must give...
by Daniel Willems | Aug 12, 2019 | Estate Planning, Family Law, Wills
Now that you have a new bundle of joy, you need to look at some legal options to protect your newborn child. While you may not need some of these things until later, it’s a good idea to get everything done as soon as possible as you never know what could happen...
by Daniel Willems | Jan 23, 2018 | Probate, Wills
While Iowa citizens know they should create wills, the reality is not everyone gets to it before they pass on. If you die and you haven’t made a will yet, the state of Iowa will pass along your possessions to your heirs in a process known as intestate succession. How...
