Articles - 2020 Archive

By Zack Martin Introduction The issue of payday loan industry regulation is not just of importance to the lenders within the industry and the state and federal agencies tasked with protecting borrowers; the general public has a keen interest in protection from predatory practices by payday lenders, *574 as well....

In celebration of October as National Pro Bono month, the Iowa State Bar Association Journal pointed out that each year Iowa attorneys donate thousands of hours of pro bono legal services and make financial contributions to legal service organizations that assist low income Iowans. The ISBA commended all member attorneys...

By Jessica Uhlenkamp Most bankruptcy professionals know that “retirement funds” are generally exempt assets under § 522(d)(12) or 522(b)(3)(C). However, those funds must meet very precise requirements to meet this qualification. Specifically, the funds must be retirement funds,” and they must be held in an account that is exempt from...

Spotlight in The Iowa Lawyer, June 2020 Edition The Heidman Law Firm in Sioux City donated lunches for staff at the Siouxland Community Health Center (SCHC), which has been at the forefront of that community's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to providing primary care medical services, SCHC operates...

Mary Sterk CEO, Founder and Certified Financial Planner­™ invited attorney Dan Dykstra to share Estate Financial Planning strategies on her podcast. https://www.sterkfinancialservices.com/blog/estate-planning-mistakes-that-could-cost-you-mega-bucks