Estate planning is a topic that many people want to avoid. It can be complicated or uncomfortable to talk about death, dying, and what happens to your assets. However, an estate plan is essential to properly providing for your loved ones. It is also important for your peace of mind. However, the path to accurate estate planning isn’t always straightforward.…
You notice Mom is experiencing memory problems or confusion or has actually been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She does not have a will, a financial power of attorney, or any advance directive for medical decisions. Is it too late? Not necessarily. In order to effectively sign a will, power of attorney or advance directive, one must have the legal capacity…
Estate planning is designed to provide for your loved ones after you are no longer able. This process has the best intentions for families and individuals, but it also highlights complexities, conflicts, and misunderstandings within families. Sometimes these underlying issues lead to will contests in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is important that you keep in mind the possibility of a…
Today Telpner Peterson was recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in the Eighth Edition of the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Telpner Peterson was acknowledged in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Bankruptcy Litigation in the Omaha metropolitan area. The “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous…
We do not represent employers or their workers’ compensation insurance carrier. If you are currently involved in an active worker’s compensation claim, but do not have representation, do you get confused about some of the terms you receive in the letters from the claims adjuster? Below is some help with a few of the more common terms: Temporary Partial Disability…
Often, injured workers wonder if they have the financial means to hire a workers’ compensation attorney in Iowa. Cost and fees are legitimate and reasonable questions to ask when it comes to pursuing a workers’ compensation claim. People frequently attempt to handle contentious cases on their own because they fear the costs associated. Keep in mind that initial consultations are…
Generally, landlords have the authority to prohibit tenants from bringing a pet onto the rental premises. Conversely, landlords may utilize a lease provision which requires a tenant to pay a pet security deposit as well as a monthly fee to keep the pet in the rental unit. However, a situation may arise where a tenant requests to live with a…
The days, weeks, and months after the death of a loved one are difficult. There is grief, uncertainty, and sometimes, even anger. These emotions can bring family members together, but this painful time can also exacerbate disputes, open old wounds, and create division. Unfortunately, sometimes families in Council Bluffs, IA find that distribution of an estate and handling other probate…
In Iowa, individuals who are injured during the course of employment are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, many of these injured employees find that obtaining these benefits is complicated and confusing. Even when an employee appears to have a clear-cut legitimate claim for workers’ compensation, employers and insurance may deny or delay the claim. In other instances, reporting requirements…
Common public perception is that no legally binding contract exists between two or more parties who engage in a “handshake” deal absent a written agreement. However, a court may rule that oral contracts are enforceable. The party seeking to enforce the contract must establish three basic elements: an offer, consideration, and acceptance of the offer. Consideration is either a benefit…