Fort Dodge Legal Blog | Personal Injury | Probate and Estates

If you’ve been injured in an accident, whether it’s a car, truck, bicycle, motorcycle, or pedestrian accident, you may be wondering if the compensation you receive is taxable.

Creating a Last Will and Testament is one of the simplest and most effective steps you can take in estate planning. At Crimmins & Kehm Law Firm we charge a flat fee for a Will.

In Iowa, you can still recover compensation for injuries even if you weren’t wearing your seatbelt, though it could affect how much you receive.

It’s important to remember the clock starts ticking on the date of the accident, not when you first experience symptoms or when you start feeling better.

If you own property in Iowa, but are a resident of another state, you may be required to go through ancillary probate administration in Iowa. 

In Iowa, there is no set formula for calculating damages in a personal injury case.  Each case is unique. The Attorneys at the Crimmins & Kehm Law Firm evaluate your case based on a number of factors.

In Iowa, you can still recover damages in a car accident or personal injury case, even if you contributed to the incident.

When it comes to your Will or Trust, you should ensure that these important documents are stored in a secure and accessible place.

If you are injured by an uninsured driver who is unable to cover the damages they caused, you may still be able to recover compensation for your injuries in Iowa.

A Transfer on Death (TOD) deed enables the owner of real estate to automatically transfer ownership of the property to a designated beneficiary upon their death. 

For estates that are valued under Iowa law as Small Estates, a simplified probate administration can be utilized.

Probate Administration in Iowa has certain timelines that must be followed.

When you or a loved one is injured in an accident, there are several different types of damages that may be available to you in Iowa.

An individual who has been injured in a car accident must bring a lawsuit within two years from the accident or the personal injury claim is forever barred in most instances under Iowa law.

For 2022, the annual gift tax exclusion amount is set at $16,000. This is an inflation adjusted increase from 2021 when the exclusion amount was $15,000.

The relationship of the beneficiary to the decedent and size of the estate will determine if the estate is exempt from federal estate taxes and Iowa's inheritances taxes.

Before closing on the sale of a home or real estate in Iowa, a title opinion is generally performed to determine if the seller holds marketable title to the property.