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Dan Dykstra recently gave a presentation to the Planned Giving Council of Siouxland called “Charitable Answers to get Zero Estate Tax on Large Estates”. Once people get to a higher exemption levels, they may want to look at ways to eliminate or reduce federal estate tax. Utilizing charitable contributions is...

“Attorneys and staff are involved with many different community organizations, but Mr. Goodfellow is the one charity in which we all participate," said James W. Redmond, a partner in the firm. "We are delighted to once again partner with the Sioux City Journal to celebrate the season and bring holiday...

Casual For A Cause spread a little holiday cheer this month. Poinsettias and candy were purchased from the Council On Sexual Assault holiday fundraiser. Thank you to all the attorneys and staff who participated in helping this worthy cause!

Heidman Law Firm located in Sioux City, Iowa is pleased to announce Logan S. Kraus, originally from Marion, Iowa, has joined the firm as an associate. Mr. Kraus earned his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law and has a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University...

There are certain exemptions under the tax law that are adjusted for inflation. The IRS in its Rev. Proc. 2017-58 announces some of the changes for 2018. Two of those changes include the unified credit against estate tax. For an estate of any decedent dying in calendar year 2018 the...

Cynthia Moser recently chaired a 5-member committee commissioned by U.S. Senator Charles Grassley and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst to interview applicants for an opening on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa. The committee conducted 1-hour initial interviews with each of the 17 applicants on September 13...

Attorney Jessica Uhlenkamp, was recently published in the Compensation Courier, a newsletter that provides updates and insights on workers’ compensation law.

Attorney Melissa Grant is back home in Northwest Iowa - story published by The Sheldon Mail Sun.

Cynthia Moser, for her work in the practice area of Health Care Law, and John Gray, for his work in Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, have been named in The 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review...