FAQs for Iowa Probate
Probate laws vary state to state so it is important that you understand the laws in your state. There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Iowa unique.
1. Can Probate be avoided in Iowa?
In Iowa, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Iowa which can be a long process.
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2. How long does Probate Take in Iowa?
The probate process in Iowa can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic so now we are seeing more delays. Parker & Cole can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.
3. How can I speed up the probate process in Iowa?
Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts which are currently backlogged. However, Parker & Cole can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at Parker & Cole can guide you through the process making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.
4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Iowa?
Yes. Parker & Cole works in all fifty states and in all of Iowa’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:
- Adait County, IA
- Adams County, IA
- Allamakee County, IA
- Appanoose County, IA
- Audubon County, IA
- Benton County, IA
- Black Hawk County, IA
- Boone County, IA
- Bremer County, IA
- Buchanan County, IA
- Buena Vista County, IA
- Butler County, IA
- Calhoun County, IA
- Carroll County, IA
- Cass County, IA
- Cedar County, IA
- Cerro Gordo County, IA
- Cherokee County, IA
- Chichasaw County, IA
- Clarke County, IA
- Clay County, IA
- Clayton County, IA
- Clinton County, IA
- Crawford County, IA
- Dallas County, IA
- Davis County, IA
- Decatur County, IA
- Delaware County, IA
- Des Moines County, IA
- Dickinson County, IA
- Dubuque County, IA
- Emmett County, IA
- Fayette County, IA
- Floyd County, IA
- Franklin County, IA
- Fremont County, IA
- Greene County, IA
- Grundy County, IA
- Guthrie County, IA
- Hamilton County, IA
- Hancock County, IA
- Hardin County, IA
- Harrison County, IA
- Henry County, IA
- Howard County, IA
- Humboldt County, IA
- Ida County, IA
- Iowa County, IA
- Jackson County, IA
- Jasper County, IA
- Jefferson County, IA
- Johnson County, IA
- Jones County, IA
- Keokuk County, IA
- Kossuth County, IA
- Lee County, IA
- Linn County, IA
- Louisa County, IA
- Lucas County, IA
- Lyon County, IA
- Madison County, IA
- Mahaska County, IA
- Marion County, IA
- Marshall County, IA
- Mills County, IA
- Mitchell County, IA
- Monona County, IA
- Monroe County, IA
- Montgomery County, IA
- Muscatine County, IA
- O’Brien County, IA
- Osceola County, IA
- Page County, IA
- Palo Alto County, IA
- Plymouth County, IA
- Pocahontas County, IA
- Polk County, IA
- Pottawattamie County, IA
- Poweshiek County, IA
- Ringgold County, IA
- Sac County, IA
- Scott County, IA
- Shelby County, IA
- Sioux County, IA
- Story County, IA
- Tama County, IA
- Taylor County, IA
- Union County, IA
- Van Buren County, IA
- Wapello County, IA
- Warren County, IA
- Washington County, IA
- Wayne County, IA
- Webster County, IA
- Wineshiek County, IA
- Winnebago County, IA
- Woodbury County, IA
- Worth County, IA
- Wright County, IA
5. Does Iowa have an estate tax?
No, Iowa does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:
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- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington (state)
6. Does Iowa have an inheritance tax?
Yes, Iowa does have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax:
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- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
