Blog Posts

Welcome to Iowa’s trust and estate dispute litigation blog brought to you by the skilled probate attorneys at the Smith Law Firm. Our practice specializes in probate litigation, and as we make our way through the year, let's learn about the latest happenings in estate litigation across the state together by browsing through our online journal.
Blog Confidential Relationship Fiduciary Litigation

How Confidential Relationships and Legal Fiduciary Relationships Are Unlike

June 28, 2023
Blog Trustee

Trustee Removal Litigation vs. Mediation When Removing Trustees Becomes Necessary

May 30, 2023
Blog Excessive Probate Fees

How To Recognize When Executors Charge You Excessive Probate Fees

April 6, 2023
Blog Inter Vivos Gift

Seven Important Questions To Consider Before Accepting Inter Vivos Gifts In Iowa

March 16, 2023
Blog Confidential Relationship Undue Influence

Important Defenses For Parties Wrongfully Accused Of Undue Influence

February 23, 2023
Blog Improper Execution

How to Avoid Expensive Improper Execution Litigation By Endorsing And Witnessing Your Will Correctly

February 1, 2023
Blog Fiduciary Litigation

How Lawyers Approach Fiduciary Litigation Action

December 2, 2022
Blog Estate Accounting

Should I Seek A Forced Formal Accounting?

November 21, 2022
Blog Will Contest

A Guide to Understanding Will Challenges and Defending Inheritances

September 29, 2022
Blog Testamentary Capacity

Everything You Need to Know About Overcoming Presumptions of Testamentary Incapacity

September 7, 2022
Blog Undue Influence Will Dispute

Confidential Relationships Defined And How To Save An Inheritance After Being In One

August 3, 2022
Blog Interference with Inheritance Legal Malpractice

Can I Sue When Estate Planning Mistakes Wipe Out My Inheritance?

June 3, 2022
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