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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…
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Elective Share Law: Can my Wife Disinherit me in her Estate Plan?

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Asking if your current spouse of many years can disinherit you is a question I hope you never have to ask. But, it's an interesting query to say the least, and the answer may astound and amaze you. It's super uncomfortable, even for an estate…

Charitable Giving: As American as Apple Pie

Earlier this month we launched fireworks, grilled burgers, and spent time with loved ones while celebrating the Fourth of July. America’s Independence Day stands as a surrogate of sorts for the ideals that our great nation was built on. The…