×
Go back to Martindale-Avvo ➔

Iowa Real Estate Legal Questions

Want a good answer? Ask a thorough question starting with "Who, What, When, How, Will I or Do I".
Then, add details. This will help you get a quicker and better answer.
Question field is required
Explanation field is required
A valid US zip code is required Validating the Zip Code.
Question type field is required
Question type field is required
1
Ask a Question
2
Details
3
Submit
1
Ask a Question
2
Submit
Fullname is required
A valid email address is required.
Receive a follow-up from lawyers after your question is answered
A valid phone number is required
Select the best time for you to receive a follow-up call from a lawyer after your question is answered. (Required field)
to
Invalid Time

*Required fields

Question
Description
By submitting your question, you understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for use of the site. Do not include any personal information including name, email or other identifying details in your question or question details. An attorney-client relationship is not being established and you are not a prospective client of any attorney who responds to your question. No question, answer, or discussion of any kind facilitated on this site is confidential or legal advice. Questions answered are randomly selected based on general consumer interest and not all are addressed. Questions may display online and be archived by Martindale-Hubbell.
3 legal questions have been posted about real estate by real users in Iowa. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include easements, commercial leasing, and commercial real estate. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

Me and my wife recently paid our mortgage offf and we are both disabled.We were told to put the home in a living trust to protect it from creditors .

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Richard Alan Alsobrook (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Real Estate
There are too many different variables to answer the question of to protect specific assets, as it currently is asked.  It depends on numerous factual issues, such as who the creditor is.   You should consult a local estate planning attorney because each state has unique laws and a local attorney can determine how best to protect specific assets.   This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.... Read More
There are too many different variables to answer the question of to protect specific assets, as it currently is asked.  It depends on numerous... Read More

I am looking for an attourney who is familiar with FHA laws.

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Richard Alan Alsobrook (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Real Estate
Please see: http://www.martindale.com/Results.aspx?ft=1&frm=freesearch&afs=consumer%20rights%20iowa This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.... Read More
Please see: http://www.martindale.com/Results.aspx?ft=1&frm=freesearch&afs=consumer%20rights%20iowa This is not intended to be legal... Read More

Can a buyer and seller of a very small real estate, such as 1.2 acres of bare agricultural land, use the same attorney to save time and expense.

Answered 14 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Charles Eddie Isom (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Real Estate
Although it is very common in many places for a single attorney to handle a sale/purchase of real estate.  Any such attorney should, in such cases, inform the parties that there is a technical conflict of interest.  He/she may even ask for a written waiver from both parties.  It is very easy for both parties to think that the attorney represents them.  One attorney cannot represent both sides of a transaction when the interests of the parties are at variance.  You have said the price has been agreed upon, but you did not say whether the parties have agreed upon how, and by whom, the settlement costs will be paid -- and whether there might be other issues not yet agreed upon or perhaps even recognized to exist as yet.  So long as the terms of the transaction have been agreed upon and so long as the attorney is not drawn into the negotiation of the various issues, he/she will probably feel comfortable handling the transaction.  If so, it certainly would save money and probably time as well.  If the purchaser has not considered the purchase of title insurance, he should do so.  Ask the closing attorney about the availability and cost of a policy of title insurance.  There is a one-time premium.  If the purchaser does not understand the nature and purpose of title insurance, ask the closing attorney to provide a bit of information about it.      ... Read More
Although it is very common in many places for a single attorney to handle a sale/purchase of real estate.  Any such attorney should, in such... Read More
Real Estate
Iowa

Helpful Resources