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What legal description should I use when buying a partial remainder interest / partial remainder estate ?
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Answered on June 28, 2012
I would think that John Doe may not want to give a warranty deed as he acquired title through a quit claim deed. Regardless, he would describe the...
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I have inherited Capital Stock Shares issued in 1917 for an Iowa corporation that is still active.
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Answered on February 23, 2011
From your fact statement you have verified that the company is still in existence. However, the issue is whether you have any ownership interest. ...
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I am the sole heir to my fathers estate- the administrator will not take the necessary steps to wrap the estate up
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Answered on February 23, 2011
The judges in Iowa are pretty sensitive to any hint of wrong doing in an estate. Contact the attorney for the estate in writing and express your...
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How do i get power of attorney away from my das wife? she
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Answered on February 23, 2011
Not knowing the full facts of your case, it does appear that an intervention may be in order. Is your father competent? The best procedure may be...
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My tenant is breaking the lease because I did not have a leak fixed until the next day. Can I keep the deposit?
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Answered on January 26, 2011
This is going to be a fact driven case and therefore my answer is that it "may depend." First you need to review your lease and see what provision...
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Spouse not awarded vehicle is required to pay on defaulted loan does that spouse then get to take ownership of the vehcile
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Answered on January 26, 2011
The lending institution is not bound by the property settlement agreement. Apparently the original loan made you each jointly and severely liable...
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We have shared custody - what if my daughter almost 16 wants to spend more time at my house and her father will not let her?
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Answered on January 26, 2011
It may depend on your original custody/visitation order. Find that order and read what it says. If push comes to shove, then you will likely need...
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What is the difference between a living will and a medical directive
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Answered on September 08, 2010
A living will and medical directive or "advanced medical directive" are terms used interchangeably. The living will statute in Iowa is found at...
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If a person has a savings account in her name only and she dies, can her family get her money out of it
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Answered on September 08, 2010
If the account is owned only by your sister, no joint tenancy or payable on death, then there will likely be one of two courses of action. The...
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Several people in my family inherited my Mom's house. Do we share the expenses? I live in Iowa.
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Answered on February 25, 2010
If your father has a life estate, he is responsible for the taxes, insurance and upkeep, unless the will provided otherwise. The issue of whether...
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