Probate

When someone passes away in Iowa, their estate may or may not need to go through probate, depending on different factors. Probate is a process that allows for the transfer of an estate to the deceased’s heirs or beneficiaries. The probate process includes a mandatory four-month waiting period to allow time for creditors to file claims against the estate, meaning…

Probate is the legal process of validating a decedent’s will and distributing their assets in accordance with Iowa law. If you were appointed as the personal representative for a decedent’s estate in Iowa, it is crucial to understand the duties and responsibilities associated with the role. This blog post will discuss the personal representative’s role and various duties during Iowa’s…

Losing a cherished loved one can be crushing. Yet, the law doesn’t wait while you work through your grief. When someone passes away, the next step in the legal process is probate. Probate is the review and administration of the deceased individual’s will or estate. Iowa law mandates that an estate must be closed within a certain period. Probate can…

If you recently lost a parent or another close family member, you are probably still dealing with the grief of their passing. But even as you mourn, you might have to deal with probate or the process of satisfying their debts and transferring ownership of their assets. Depending on the size and contents of your loved one’s estate, you might…

If you have recently lost a loved one and inherited their property, you may be wondering if and when you can sell it. In most cases, an inherited property cannot be sold until the probate process is initiated and/or the court has granted permission to sell. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Probate regulations can be complicated, and…