Iowa Last Will - Form and Laws
A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that allows an individual to dictate how their property should be distributed after their death. In Iowa, a Last Will and Testament must be in writing and must be signed by the individual making the will. The will should also be signed by two witnesses, who are not beneficiaries of the will. The will can be used to distribute any type of property, including real estate, personal property, and money. The will can also be used to name a guardian for any minor children. In Iowa, the will must be filed with the court within thirty days after the individual's death. If an individual dies without a will, their property will be distributed according to Iowa's intestate succession laws. Under these laws, the property will be distributed to the individual's closest relatives, in the order of priority listed below:
- The individual's spouse
- The individual's children
- The individual's parents
- The individual's siblings
- The individual's grandparents
- The individual's aunts and uncles
- The individual's cousins