Dickinson Law is pleased to announce that 19 of the firms’ attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Attorney F. Richard Lyford was also recognized by Best Lawyers® as the Litigation
Iowa Trusts & Estates Blog
The Iowa Trusts & Estates Blog, published by Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., focuses on legal issues related to estate planning, wills, trusts, probate law, and elder law. It provides information and updates relevant to individuals and families planning for the future and managing the distribution of property across generations. The blog is supported by a team of experienced attorneys who assist clients with navigating complex decisions in these areas, including wealth management and related legal concerns. It serves as a resource for understanding the legal frameworks and practical considerations involved in trusts and estates within Iowa.
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Wait! I needed that! (Crummey Trust Edition)
Do I Really Have to Send These Crummey Notices? It Depends on the “Totality of Circumstances”
My last blog, The Crummey Side of Trust Banking, examined the basics of the Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust. One of the administrative steps included was sending notice to the beneficiaries with a right to demand a disbursement after a…
Do I Really Have to Send These Crummey Notices? It Depends on the “Totality of Circumstances”
My last blog, The Crummey Side of Trust Banking, examined the basics of the Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust. One of the administrative steps included was sending notice to the beneficiaries with a right to demand a disbursement after a…
The Crummey Side of Trust Banking
This is the first in a series of three blogs dealing with bank trustee risk and Irrevocable Life Insurance (Crummey) Trusts.
Crummey Trusts represent a disproportionate risk in a bank’s trust department. They contain few assets and many odd provisions.…
The Crummey Side of Trust Banking
This is the first in a series of three blogs dealing with bank trustee risk and Irrevocable Life Insurance (Crummey) Trusts.
Crummey Trusts represent a disproportionate risk in a bank’s trust department. They contain few assets and many odd provisions.…
Eighteen Dickinson Attorneys Selected for 2019 Best Lawyers in America
Dickinson Law is pleased to announce that 18 of the firms’ attorneys have been included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Our attorneys’…
Eighteen Dickinson Attorneys Selected for 2019 Best Lawyers in America
Dickinson Law is pleased to announce that 18 of the firms’ attorneys have been included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Our attorneys’…
The Hesitancy Behind Recognizing Common Law Marriages
Committed relationships come in all shapes and sizes. As cultural norms shift and expand, the obligation to walk down the aisle in front of loved ones is no longer required. In today’s society where divorce rates soar, some people also…