Hope Wood JD

08/29/2026

You’ve heard that having a trust may be helpful, but how do you know which one is right for you? We break down four of the most common types of trusts and explain who can benefit from them the most.

A trust is created and funded in its own way. A testamentary trust is funded after death, while a living trust can be funded during your lifetime.

08/29/2026

08/27/2026

Talking about last wishes isn't always an easy conversation to have, but it's a necessary one. In our latest blog, Michelle offers insight into the topics you'll want to discuss with your loved ones and explains how you can get the conversation started.

An uncomfortable, but important conversation about your estate planning decisions.

08/25/2026

Have you passed along our Graduate Estate Planning Packages to the young adults in your life? Having a will or power of attorney isn’t something that needs to be put off until later in life, and our two packages are a great way for those who recently gained more independence to get their estate planning in place.

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08/23/2026

Our blog is full of helpful advice about all types of estate planning, but we’ve also sprinkled in some that go beyond estate planning. This blog from 2019 about seasonal goals is a great example!

The school year is here! How in the world did that happen? Every summer seems to go faster than the one before it.

08/21/2026

Is this recent law change going to impact your or a family member’s small estate? Click below to find out.

There is a new law in Iowa for very small estates.

08/19/2026

You can look at a will as a stress-free way to transfer your assets to your beneficiaries when you pass away. And who doesn’t want to set their loved ones up for success when the time comes?

A comprehensive estate-planning package that includes a last will and testament, an asset-transfer plan, power of attorney documents, and a testamentary trust for those with minor children

08/17/2026

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Send Hope a question about your estate-planning needs.