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The August 2018 issue of the Iowa State Bar Association’s The Iowa Lawyer magazine was recently published. This edition includes GFLF’s piece on how irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs for short) can be a valuable estate planning tool. While the magazine is an industry publication for lawyers, this information is also incredible useful for anyone with life insurance as an asset.

Iowa Lawyer August 2018 cover

This month’s ISBA publication also includes interesting pieces on:

So, put on your reading glasses, click here, and scroll to page 22 to learn more about the challenges life insurance can pose in estate planning and the major benefits of ILITs. I would love to hear your feedback on the piece either in the comments below, or via email at gordon@gordonfischerlawfirm.com. Also, we’re open to any suggestions you may have for specific topics you would like to read about related to GFLF’s core services

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The September issue of The Iowa Lawyer magazine is out, including my piece on the practical application of Iowa’s new succession planning rule for lawyers and law firms. The article is part of a series of four that will run in subsequent issues. This month’s ISBA publication also includes features on: State Court Administrator David Boyd, who is retiring after 40 years with the Iowa Judicial Branch; the opioid epidemic in the legal profession; challenging excessive court fees in probate; and, tips for pre-mediation planning.

Iowa Lawyer front of magazine

The Iowa Lawyer is the Iowa State Bar Association’s official publication. The magazine features information on legal developments, legislative news, Bar history, “views from the bench,” profiles of legal community leaders, and ISBA events.

If you would like to read my article, click here and scroll to page 18. I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on the piece either in the comments below, or via email at gordon@gordonfischerlawfirm.com.