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July 23, 2026

[IA] Who can sell a house with a Medicaid lien when the owner cannot manage their own affairs and there is no POA?

I am writing on behalf of my sister-in-law. We live in the state of Iowa. She was admitted into the hospital on February the 4th, 2026, for a bowel blockage. On February the 11th she was admitted to the nursing facility for care. On the 5th of March the insurance company stopped their coverage and said she was able to come home. The nursing facility determined that her house was unfit and she couldn't safely go home. They have applied for Medicaid, I do not know what's happening there. They're also looking for us to sell the house to help cover expenses. There is a lien on the house and we do not have authority or the title. I don't know what to do next.

IA Estate Planning

June 11, 2026

[IA] Will I go to jail for first-time traffic misdemeanors?

Will I do prison time for a first offense, two simple traffic misdemeanors in the state of Iowa: speeding 20 over on a 55 highway, and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle?

IA Criminal Law

April 16, 2026

[IA] Can the prosecutor meet with a witness without disclosing that meeting or discussion to the defense?

Can the prosecutor meet with a witness without disclosing that meeting or discussion to the defense?

IA Criminal Law

April 3, 2026

[IA] What legal options do I have if my mother refuses help but is unable to manage her affairs and is being financially exploited?

My father unexpectedly passed away a year and a half ago. He was the sole caregiver of my mother. She has no experience in any household matters and I have been doing my best to take care of everything. In her mental state she won't let me take action on important issues and doesn't leave the house. I need help with some sort of power of attorney so I can look after her best interests. She has signed titles to neighbors and continually gets taken advantage of.

IA Family Law

January 15, 2026

[IA] Can I require an employee to keep working or repay a truck loan in full if they leave the job?

My employee is buying my truck from me with the agreement he will work for me until the truck loan is paid in full. I filled out a promissory note, but it doesn’t have a place to list the vehicle. Is there something else we should be using?

IA Employment

December 9, 2025

[IA] How do I collect a mutual fund from my deceased mother?

I am trying to collect a mutual fund and make my mother's trust account the beneficiary. TransAmerica tells me I need to send them a copy of a small estate affidavit. Do I also file that in the state of Iowa? I live in Mississippi and need to have it signed and notarized here.

IA Estate Planning

October 25, 2025

[IA] Can the sheriff be held liable for releasing a sex offender who caused a serious accident?

A loved one was recently involved in a not-at-fault car accident where she was life-flighted with life-altering injuries.

IA Car Accident

October 9, 2025

[IA] Is it harassment to film on a public sidewalk?

Can a person file a harassment complaint against me for filming on a public sidewalk?

IA Legal (General)

September 24, 2025

[IA] Can a small estate affidavit be filed in any state?

IA Estate Probate

September 15, 2025

[IA] How do I evict a tenant who assaulted me?

I am a Property Manager Representative as well as a tenant for my landlord in the State of Iowa for the past 10 years. I was physically assaulted by a tenant on the rental property where I reside on August 9th, 2025. What is the required timeframe to issue a clear and present danger eviction notice to the tenant? Also, can I file a report of the assault with the eviction judge at the time of the hearing, or is this done after the eviction hearing with the judge?

IA Landlord-Tenant

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