Allied Legal, PLLC

Allied Legal, PLLC At Allied Legal, P.L.L.C., we are dedicated to helping Iowans with Estate Planning and Probate needs

04/01/2026

Revocable trusts don't protect assets from creditors or lawsuits. They don't save estate taxes. Why? Because you still own and control everything. Here's what they can't do.

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03/29/2026

The word durable is critical. A durable Power of Attorney stays in effect when you become incapacitated. A regular POA ends exactly when you need it most. Here's the difference.

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03/25/2026

A revocable trust lets you keep complete control. Change it anytime. Your assets avoid probate. Privacy is protected. And if you're incapacitated, your successor trustee steps in immediately.

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03/22/2026

You need TWO different Powers of Attorney, not just one. Financial POA handles your money and bills. Healthcare POA makes medical decisions. Here's why you need both.

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03/18/2026

Probate in Iowa takes 9 to 18 months. Your family can't access bank accounts. Can't sell the house. Can't pay bills. Everything is frozen while the court works.

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03/15/2026

A living trust costs a few thousand to set up. Probate costs 2-4% of everything you own plus 9-18 months of delays. Do the math.

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03/11/2026

Good news: If your estate is under $100,000, Iowa has a simplified process with lower costs. Bad news: Most homeowners exceed this with just their house alone.

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03/08/2026

Want to provide for your spouse AND protect your children's inheritance? A QTIP trust lets you do both. Here's how it works in simple terms.

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03/04/2026

In Iowa, dying without an estate plan means your spouse gets half and your kids get half. But that's just the beginning of the problem. Here's what really happens in blended families without proper planning.

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02/22/2026

Here's what most people don't know about Iowa probate fees. They're calculated on GROSS value, not net. $300,000 house with a $200,000 mortgage? Fees are based on the full $300,000.

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02/18/2026

Remarried but never updated your beneficiary designations? Your ex-spouse could still inherit your life insurance and retirement accounts. Here's what you need to fix immediately.

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6150 Village View Drive , Suite 100
West Des Moines, IA
50266

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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