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  • Grimes, IA
  • Licensed for 25 years
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About Cynthia

We solve problems without making you feel incompetent and have the experience to see how different areas of the law overlap so that we can catch more problems before they develop. The common issue is that you do not know what you do not know. We provide the education.

We are a non-traditional law firm dedicated to providing legal guidance with compassion and understanding.  Many of our clients are vulnerable, in nursing homes, elderly, special needs, or grieving a loss.  We handle these clients very gently, and have worked with the government systems enough to know what to expect and how to prepare our clients. 

However, we also engage in estate planning for the average folk. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to be rich in order to need estate planning.  Estate planning is a fancy term for protecting your heirs from having to go through the probate process. Anyone who owns real estate needs this, whether it is paid for or not. 

Our first Values Statement is People are more important than money.  Do we have to charge for legal work? Yes, I have to pay salaries and keep the lights on.  Are our fees reasonable? I claim they are.  Additionally, if you are a married Medicaid client with limited resources, we offer a sliding fee scale. 

Our clients hug us.  We like that.  Did I mention we are a non-traditional law firm? 

Visit our web site, facebook page, or drop in to spend lunch with us, if you would like to get to know us a bit better.  Our conference room is in the kitchen. 

Cynthia 

Practice areas

OtherProbateGuardianshipEstate planningElder law
  1. Elder law: 40%

    Medicaid for elderly people needing nursing home care; Veteran's Aid and Attendance Benefits NOTE: total cases is an estimate.

    8 years, 110 cases

  2. Estate planning: 35%

    This area of practice encompases Wills and Trusts as we examine which estate vehicle or combination of vehicles will help you meet your goals both now and after you have died.

  3. Guardianship: 10%

    Assistance obtaining and maintaining a guardianship and conservatorship. If you are a guardian or conservator and need assistance with annual reports, we are here to educate and assist. NOTE: total cases is an estimate.

    26 years, 80 cases

  4. Probate: 9%

    Probate occurs when someone has died owning property in Iowa. NOTE: total cases is an estimate.

    26 years, 50 cases

  1. Wills and living wills: 6%

    A will is very different from a Living Will. A will says who gets your stuff when you die. A living will directs the doctor's either to or not to do certain things to prolong your life if you are in a terminal medical condition. I do both. Typically, wills and Trusts are in the same category. I write trusts, as well. Note: total cases is an estimate.

    26 years, 70 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

112 NE Ewing St Ste D
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Letsch Law Firm

112 NE Ewing St Ste D
Grimes, IA, 50111-2181

Website
http://www.letschlawfirm.com

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MOGood Standing, Active202001/07/2021
NEActive200401/14/2021
IAActive199512/10/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Ambassador of the Year 2020Grimes Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development2020
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing AttorneyLetsch Law Firm, P.C.2013 - Present
Adjunct ProfessorMultiple Universities2005 - 2013
Human Resource Director/Corporate CounselOn With Life, Inc.2000 - 2005
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Missouri Barmember2020 - Present
American Business Women's AssociationN/A2018 - Present
Nebraska Bar AssociatonN/A2000 - Present
Iowa State Bar Association, Probate, Property and Trust Law Section, Elder Law SectionN/A1995 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Iowa Living Magazine - Grimes - Pg 215 Ways to Protect Your Credit Card2020
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Drake UniversityJ.D.N/A
Southern Methodist UniversityB.A.N/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Health Care Power of Attorney vs. Limited Guardianship for Mental Health Decisions; Jan. 14 @3:00 PM Central Time.Health Care Powers of Attorney are not always enough. Learn what else you can do to have proper legal authority when you need it.2021
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
When Grandpa Does Not Put the Plan in WritingGrandson has to purchase the farm land that was intended as his inheritance.

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Medicaid application

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Cynthia was always ready to answer any questions or concerns I had in regards to my case. I was very confident in the way Cynthia and her team handled my case and the outcome. I would not hesitate to contact the law firm again if warranted.
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Cynthia and Austin walked me through the WHOLE Medicaid process when I had to admit my husband to a nursing facility. Their financial outline worked perfectly and when Austin needed something e-mailed and I had to send multiple pages because I'm technologically challenged, he was ALWAYS kind and understanding. If the opportunity would ever arise that someone I know needs an attorney for elder law I would not hesitate to recommend THE LETSCH LAW FIRM.
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Great long-standing Experience

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I have worked with Cynthia and her team for estate planning and for my business. Unlike some other lawyers, they show that they care! I mean, when was the last time you heard someone say they receive a hug from their attorney each time they leave their office!? They know their stuff too when it comes to estate planning. My will with beneficiary trust for my wife and I is well written and very clear on how it will work for our young family. Thanks Letsch Law Firm!
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Great Help in Assisting Me with my Uncle's needs!

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When called upon to use my Power of Attorney for my elderly Uncle I had a consultation with Cynthia & Austin. I hired her firm to assist me knowing that at some point we would have to apply for Medicaid. Unfortunately, my Uncle passed from COVID just prior to filing for Medicaid. However, there were many emails & phone calls prior with questions I had as to how to best manage his finances & real estate. I can't express enough how grateful I am for the assistance they provided me to make the best possible decisions for my Uncle's benefit! They are Fantastic people to work with!
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Caring.

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No word can better describe Cynthia's approach to her practice. It's obvious she really cares about her staff and clients. She is a trustworthy ally.
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The best

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Above and beyond service. Cynthia is a true teacher making abstract legal ideas easy to digest. I highly recommend her and her firm.
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my retirement lawyer

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Cynthia was a great help after my husband passed. Her staff were extremely kind. They gave me great advice and help.
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EXCEPTIONAL

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She has been an exceptional help to me with many questions and fully supplied answers to issues that I was not quite clear on. She also responds in a timely manner so we can proceed with the next issue at hand. I have recommended her to friends, and will continue to use her services.
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Excellent elder law attorney

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I recently contacted Cynthia Letsch and the Letsch Law Firm with a very important issue that required immediate attention. Cynthia addressed me immediately. Cynthia is a thoughtful listener, but most importantly a problem solver. She has a positive attitude and her concern for details is incredible. She is an amazing attorney with an in-depth knowledge of elder law along with many other areas of law. I would absolutely recommend Letsch Law Firm! She gets the job done!
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Laura Luetje, General practice Attorney on Jan 15, 2021
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Kristen Hall, Elder law Attorney on Jan 15, 2021
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I strongly endorse Cynthia. I have worked with her on several elder law matters and she and her staff are fantastic. They are compassionate, knowledgeable and solution focused. Families looking at guardianship, conservatorship or other elder law matters face a number of challenges as they work to care for a loved one and having an attorney who understands the complexities of the family issues as well as the legal issues is essential. Cynthia and her staff will take good care of you.

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