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By: Scott Shoemaker & Associates, PLC August 19, 2023

Preparing for Retirement in Iowa? Explore Strategies With an Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning

Medicare and More One of the most pertinent questions for those thinking about retirement is whether or not their insurance can continue or when to a ...

By: Scott Shoemaker & Associates, PLC February 14, 2023

Do I Need a Durable Power of Attorney?

Estate Planning

What's the Difference Between Power of Attorney and Durable Power of Attorney? A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants another pers ...

By: Scott Shoemaker & Associates, PLC January 13, 2023

What is a Testamentary Trust?

Probate

A testamentary trust is a kind of trust that comes into effect following a person's death. This is because a testamentary trust is established accordi ...

By: Scott Shoemaker & Associates, PLC December 11, 2022

When Does an Elderly Loved One Need a Guardian?

Guardianship

It is impossible to overstate just how much we owe to our parents and our grandparents. Without them, we would never have a chance to experience life, ...

By: Scott Shoemaker & Associates, PLC November 12, 2022

On What Grounds Can a Will Be Contested?

Will

One of the last things that anybody wants to experience following the death of a loved one is an argument between family members or a legal battle ove ...

By: Scott Shoemaker & Associates, PLC November 6, 2022

Does Iowa Recognize Handwritten Wills?

Will

Most people don’t know much about how wills work unless they’ve had a chance to speak to an estate planning attorney about the topic. But even the ...