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Nonprofit Spotlight: Healthy Birth Day

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 24,000 babies in America are lost every year to stillbirth. Emily Price learned about this and an inspiring Iowa-based organization, Healthy Birth Day, working to reduce the number…
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Prince Died Without a Will: 4 Reasons YOU Need an Estate Plan

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When Prince died in 2016 the world lost an icon and amazing contributor to music and art. Unfortunately, it has come to light that the award-winning artist passed away without an estate plan. Considering all of Prince’s 12 properties, eight…
The Iowa Lawyer

April 2017 Edition of The Iowa Lawyer

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The April 2017 issue of The Iowa Lawyer is out and I'm proud to say my article, "How can you give more to your favorite charity? Consider gifts of stock!" is included. Scroll to page 11 for info that's helpful on taxes, just in time for Tax…
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S-Town and the Case for an Estate Plan

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Let’s be honest, the topic of estate planning can be a little, well, dry. Every lawyer, financial advisor, real estate agent, and the like will encourage you to have a quality estate plan professionally drafted, but it tends to be one of those…
Federal Income Tax

Record Keeping Requirements for the Federal Income Tax Charitable Deduction

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I say, it’s better to give and receive. You can both give and receive by using the federal income tax charitable deduction. A gift to a qualified charitable organization may entitle you to a charitable contribution deduction against your…
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Can my Wife Disinherit Me? The Answer may Surprise You.

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In Iowa, Spouses Can’t Disinherit Spouses Can Monica, my wife, disinherit me? In a word, no. Assuming a valid marriage in Iowa, a spouse cannot disinherit a spouse. Even if a spouse wants to do so, even if that’s the spouse’s true intent—nope. What…