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What the Queen of England can Teach us about Trusts

Britain’s Royal Family has been very much in the news lately. There was the recent wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. There’s also the hit Netflix series The Crown. (Who else can't wait for season 3?!) Trump broke royal protocol multiple…
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Best Board Ever: Your Nonprofit Needs this Free Guide

Recently I had the pleasure of presenting on the legal and financial duties of nonprofit boards at the Iowa Museum Association. One of my main core services is nonprofit formation and compliance, and a nonprofit's board of directors (or supervisors,…
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Legal Words of the Day: Tangible Property & Intangible Property

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When most people use the word “property," they typically mean real estate or land, such as: “She owns 50 acres of property in Harrison County.” But, for estate planners, the word property has a much broader meaning. For estate planners,…
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SBA Office of Advocacy Iowa Regional Regulatory Reform Roundtables

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An opportunity for Iowa small business owners came across my desk that I want to share with as many people as possible! The Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy is hosting a series of free, public roundtables across the…
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July GoFisch Book Club Read: The Nest

Last month's GoFisch book club pick was a real life soap opera-esque story of estate planning, inheritance, and complex affairs tied to extreme wealth. This month's read is also about estate planning, but is a fiction story with the quick pacing…
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3 Lessons Your Favorite Charity Should Take from 2018 World Cup Champions

What a game! Instant classic! While I’m far from any type of soccer expert, I closely watched the FIFA 2018 World Cup final, and it struck me that there were three evident lessons from the victorious French team's play that are transferable…