The best funeral and resting place is often the one that you plan before you die. Preplanning your funeral is a way to ensure your wishes are met and spares your family the stress of making these decisions under the pressure of time and strong emotions. A few questions to consider: 1) Do you want […]
Over the next few newsletters, we will be doing a series on “The Basics” of a variety of things in our practice areas, including Trusts, Residential Real Estate Transactions, Probate, etc. In this Newsletter, we are starting with business structures and how they each differ from one another. Sole Proprietorship – A sole proprietor is […]
What is the Iowa Supreme Court? It is the highest court in the Iowa state court system. It is comprised of 7 justices and is an appellate court—meaning that is reviews cases that have already been heard by a lower level court. Appellate court hearings do not involve witnesses, juries, or new evidence. An appellate […]
Thomas “Tom” Carpenter has been a mainstay at Grefe & Sidney since the firm began in 1971. His sage advice, caring nature, and highest ethical standards have provided an excellent example for all attorneys at the firm and within the Iowa Bar. It is with appreciation and best wishes that we announce that Tom is […]
