In Iowa a stepparent adoption can be commenced without a separate home study, assuming the mother consents in writing (as prepared by an attorney)....

A lender can decline to complete a loan during a divorce. Many lenders do this based on the risk associated with loaning money to someone whose...

Yes, you would generally need to file for guardianship, as most schools are reluctant to work with you absent legal authority. Occasionally they...

You should call IPERS to report her death and inquire as to whether she was entitled to it under the terms of the plan. If so, it was still her...

Annulment is a separate cause of action that must be a separate petition. It also has very specific grounds and in Iowa annulment is rare because...

Can the executor of a will. Sell the deceased home when it was Willed to somebody else

If an executor acts contrary to the terms of a will, it may be, but is not always illegal. There can be situations where a property in an estate...

Is taking photos under a storage locker door for proof of contempt a crime?

Putting the camera under the door could be considered the crime of trespass, as you have no right to enter the area, and it is not open to the...

What do I do

Absolutely agree that you should not send money or contact this person. Contact the authorities if you know who it is.

Named executor in estate, want to verify will is valid - thanks.

Based on what you described, the will may very well be valid, as long as ti was signed in the presence of the witnesses and he was competent to...

Can a executor exclude assets that he received as a beneficiary even though it was subject to iowa estate tax?

If you are a beneficiary you would have the right to see the accounting and to object to the final report if you believe it is inaccurate. Some...