August is National Make-A-Will Month

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August includes it's fair share of obscure "holidays" including National Catfish Month, Friendship Week, and Bad Poetry Day. This month is also your chance to celebrate National Make-A-Will Month! (Yes, seriously. This is a thing.) I recommend…
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Latest Iowa Lawyer Issue: Read GFLF's Article on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

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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.…
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Read GoFisch: July 2018 Edition of GFLF's Newsletter

The July edition of GoFisch is live! This month's edition features:   A rundown on the website's new features and fresh look A curated Spotify playlist for when you're working hard, but want to feel like you're on summer…
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Hiring at Your Nonprofit? Interview Smart From the Start

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As a candidate for a job, we all remember those pre-interview jitters. You're worried you're going to say something awkward, fail to demonstrate your aptitude and experience, or show up at the wrong time in the wrong place. Maybe your resume…
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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,…