Understanding the different types of estate planning tools that can help with an effective estate plan is important but it is also important to know when to update an estate plan once one has been put in place. Different life changes and circumstances may trigger the...
Trusts are a type of estate planning tool that can come in handy in a number of ways. Wills, trusts, advance healthcare directives and powers of attorney are all estate planning tools that estate planners should consider when considering the best estate plan for them....
Despite your efforts to be a fair and generous employer in your small Iowa business, you may not be immune from accusations of discriminatory behavior. It seems that more often these days a simple misunderstanding or oversight can lead to legal action, and that can be...
Starting up a business can sometimes feel like a leap of faith, however, the business law legal system provides important tools and resources to help new business owners and entrepreneurs select the best business form for their goals and needs. It is important to be...
Choosing a business form is an important process, which is why new business owners should be aware that legal resources can help ensure they get started off on the right foot. The type of business form selected can have an impact on your business for years to come,...
This blog recently discussed how helpful trusts can be as part of an estate plan. There are many helpful components of an effective estate plan that can give estate planners peace of mind which is why they should be familiar with the full range of estate planning...
Businesses rely on their employees to keep operations moving, and an employee’s extended leave from a job can be difficult for an employer. However, many employees take time off to manage the big events in their lives, such as the arrival of a new child. You may be...
Employers, insurance carriers and others may find themselves in a position of defending against a workers' compensation claim. Businesses and self-insured employers alike should understand how to respond to a workers' compensation claim that may be invalid because of...
Many people and estate planners have probably heard of a power of attorney, but may wonder exactly what one does and how to get one. A power of attorney document gives another individual the power to make important decisions on behalf of the party executing the power...
A trust can be an important and helpful component of an overall estate plan that many estate planners may not fully understand but should. Trusts are one type of estate planning tool that can either be used to supplement a will or replace a will but estate planners...
