Guides for Iowa
- Two-tier small estate system: estates under $50,000 with no real estate can use a simple affidavit, while a separate process covers estates up to $200,000.
- Levies an inheritance tax, though transfers to spouses and direct descendants are exempt.
- Probate is handled through the District Court.
- Probate & Estates
How Probate Works in Iowa
A complete guide to probate in Iowa: the $50,000 small estate affidavit, the $200,000 small estate administration, District Court process, and intestate succession.
- Funeral Costs
How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Iowa?
Average funeral and cremation costs in Iowa, the 40-hour cremation waiting period, and ways to reduce funeral expenses.
- Death Certificates
How to Get Death Certificates in Iowa
How to order certified death certificates in Iowa: costs, processing times, ordering from IDHHS, county recorder options, and online ordering through VitalChek.
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