Commercial lease incentives are payments or concessions on lease terms that landlords may offer to induce new or existing tenants to sign or renew a lease. The COVID pandemic has unfortunately caused a rise in commercial property vacancy rates, as businesses have been forced to shut down due to economic conditions, while many employers have sought to reduce their office…
An easement is a person’s right to use someone else’s property. You might benefit from creating an easement if you want to use another person’s land for a specific purpose. For example, you can establish an easement to construct a driveway through someone’s property to access the main road. Easements become part of the property and can be inherited or…
Many people don’t create a will or do any estate planning. A last will and testament is a valuable legal document that can protect your assets and your family’s future. Without a will, the property you leave behind might not transfer to your intended relatives. You should consider drafting a will to instruct your loved ones about how you want…
Drafting a will is arguably the most important piece of an estate plan. Sometimes, when people don’t want to spend the time and money to hire an attorney, they may write a will themselves. They can even take advantage of computer or online software to help them write their will. However, writing a will this way could result in mistakes…
When you file for bankruptcy in Iowa, you may wonder whether you can keep your car. Your rights to keep your vehicle may depend on several factors, including the type of bankruptcy you are filing for, whether you own your car outright or whether you are still paying a car loan, and the applicable federal and state bankruptcy laws. What…
Many people and families in Iowa make a living through farming and other agricultural work. However, the financial pressures on individual and family farms have greatly increased in recent years. Some of these effects include commodity prices staying low and weather patterns becoming less predictable. These sustained negative effects led to a surge in bankruptcies among small farms. There are…
There are many reasons someone could fall into debt, including losing a job, suffering a serious illness, being involved in a major accident, having to take care of a sick relative, and more. Whatever the reason, having unpaid child support payments on top of your other debts is a serious issue. Depending on the amount you owe and how long…
If you have recently lost a loved one and inherited their property, you may be wondering if and when you can sell it. In most cases, an inherited property cannot be sold until the probate process is initiated and/or the court has granted permission to sell. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Probate regulations can be complicated, and…
If you are facing financial hardship and can no longer pay your debts, bankruptcy can help you start over and get your finances under control again. However, filing for bankruptcy is a major decision. It’s important to understand the process, as well as the legal and practical implications. Contacting an experienced bankruptcy attorney can help you decide what legal and…
The fees you might expect to pay to file bankruptcy in Iowa depend on the type of bankruptcy case you file. Additionally, different attorneys will charge their clients varying legal fees and costs. If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, it’s important to understand the costs you might incur when choosing to file for Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy. How…