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Doctor Directive: Place Important Estate Planning Documents on File

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Back before COVID-19 made its way to Iowa I had an appointment at the University of Iowa Hospital. Don't worry, it was nothing serious. Beyond the facility, technology, and the clearly talented health care providers, what impressed me most was…
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Pop Quiz: How Much do you know about this Important Estate Planning Document?

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Take a break from whatever you're doing for entertainment during these socially distant days to test your knowledge on how much you know about health care power of attorney—a particularly important estate planning document. Because I've never…

Health Care Power of Attorney: What it is & Why you Need it

Right now health and safety are top of mind for most of us due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Because of the potential medical implications of the virus, it's incredibly important to consider who you trust to make important health care decisions…
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3 Ideas for How to Help Nonprofits During COVID-19

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Consequences from COVID-19 including skyrocketing unemployment, mental health concerns, and general basic supply scarcity has meant an increased demand for services from nonprofits in a multitude of sectors. I've seen a number of successful…
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Estate Planning & Charitable Giving during COVID-19: 2 New Iowa Lawyer Articles

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The Iowa State Bar Association recently published a special edition of The Iowa Lawyer, dedicated to legal situations and considerations related to the global pandemic of COVID-19. Gordon Fischer Law Firm wrote two pieces for this volume.…
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No Fooling Around: These Estate Planning Mistakes are Not Funny

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Hopefully, you didn't get pranked too bad today or misled by a jokester on social media today. But, if you did, happy April Fool's Day! We all love a good practical joke now and then, but the subject of estate planning is definitely not…