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 60+ Elder Law
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New Law Impacts Grandparent Visitation
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On July 1, 2007, Chapter 600C of the Iowa Code went into effect. This new law again provides a legal means for Iowa grandparents to try to be able to visit their grandchildren.
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By: Legal Hotline for Older Iowans - 10/19/2007 |
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Life Planning Issues
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To view Deanna Clingan-Fischer's presentation "Life Planning Issues" which discusses Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Guardianships and Conservatorships, click here.
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By: Iowa Department of Elder Affairs - 07/03/2007 |
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Free Elderlaw Seminars Scheduled for October
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The Iowa Department of Elder Affairs and Iowa Legal Aid’s Legal Hotline for Older Iowans are repeating a series of free Elder Law seminars in October ...
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By: Legal Hotline for Older Iowans - 03/29/2007 |
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Living Will and Medical Power of Attorney for Health Care forms
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The recent case of Terri Schiavo in Florida is causing many Iowans to think about the issue of “Living Wills.” Forms to prepare a "Living Will' and a ...
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 03/31/2005 |
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 Consumer and Small Claims Court
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Beware of New Internet Tax Scam
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The Internal Revenue Service learned late Friday of a new tax scam on the Internet that lures taxpayers into filing tax information on a site masquerading as a member of the Free File Alliance. The IRS reminded taxpayers the only place to access the Free File program is through the official IRS.gov Web site.
“The final days of the tax season always bring tax scams,” IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson said. “Make sure you’re really dealing with the IRS. Taxpayers can feel safe using Free File, but the only way to do it is through the secure IRS.gov Web site.”
The latest twist on tax scams involves tax preparation Web sites that inaccurately say they are part of the Free File Alliance, a partnership between 19 tax software companies and the IRS. The IRS is working with the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration to look into allegations that the Web sites accepted tax information from taxpayers, changed the taxpayers’ bank account numbers to their own and then filed the return through a legitimate Free File partner.
Taxpayers can avoid this problem by using the official Free File site on IRS.gov. Seventy percent of the nation’s taxpayers are eligible to use the free electronic filing system.
The IRS stressed that Free File is a great way for taxpayers to get a refund quickly or schedule their tax payment for April 17. To qualify for Free File, taxpayers need to have an adjusted gross income of $52,000 or less. Ninety-five million out of the 136 million taxpayers meet this qualification.
The only way to access this program is through the IRS's Web site, IRS.gov. Click "2007 Free File" on the home page. Then, click "Start Now." Taxpayers can use the "Guide Me to a Company!" wizard to help decide which software to choose using criteria such as the state they live in, their estimated AGI and their age.
If taxpayers owe money, they can use Free File to electronically file their return on time and schedule their payment on the last possible day, April 17. As with any e-file product, Free File reassures taxpayers they have filed on time by issuing an acknowledgment from the IRS saying the return has been received.
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By: Internal Revenue Service - 04/16/2007 |
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Car Buyer's Toolkit
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Helpful tips on buying a car including factors to consider when shopping, insurance, licensing and selling the car you have so you can get a different one.
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 03/10/2007 |
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Help for Drivers Who Can't Pay Fines, Court Costs or Related Charges
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When the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) suspends someone’s driver’s license, it is much harder to remain financially independent. Many ...
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 09/27/2006 |
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 Family and Juvenile
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Iowa Courts Now Offer Self-Help Forms to Child Support Modification
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To assist the growing numbers of Iowans who choose to represent themselves in court without the aid of an attorney, Iowa's court system now offers self-help forms for parents seeking a change in the amount they pay or receive for child support.
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By: Iowa Judicial Branch - 06/17/2008 |
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Iowa Courts Provide Self-Help Forms for Divorces
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Iowa's court system now offers self-help forms for divorcing Iowa couples who choose to represent themselves in court without the aid of an attorney. The forms are specifically designed for couples who do not have minor or dependent children.
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By: Iowa Judicial Branch - 05/18/2007 |
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Self-Help Divorce Forms Available Soon
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It will soon be easier to file a divorce in Iowa if you cannot afford to pay an attorney. The Iowa Supreme Court is now looking at forms for Iowans to...
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 03/20/2007 |
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Public Hearings on Child Support Guidelines
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The Iowa Child Support Advisory Committee will hold public hearings in Tipton, Council Bluffs, and Des Moines to solicit comments on the Iowa Supreme ...
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 01/26/2007 |
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A Client's Story: Working for Fairness for Dana Hackett
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Domestic violence is a harsh reality of life for many Iowans. Making the decision to get out ofan abusive marriage is only the start of the process. D...
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 01/02/2004 |
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 Health
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Health Care Flyers Now Available in 6 Languages
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A new series of "Health Care for Iowans" flyers is now available for health care providers and human service agencies. Each ...
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 02/22/2005 |
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 Housing
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New Iowa "Foreclosure Hotline" at 877-622-4866
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Attorney General Tom Miller unveiled a project Tuesday aimed at avoiding a flood of subprime mortgage foreclosures in Iowa. The pilot project will work to help borrowers and lenders modify loan terms so that borrowers can make payments ? and keep their homes ? and lenders can do much better financially than if they foreclosed on a mortgage.
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By: Office of the Attorney General, Iowa Department of Justice - 09/13/2007 |
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 Individual Rights
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Proporcionar Asistencia Legal a Personas que no Hablan Inglés
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La junta directiva de Iowa Legal Aid aprobó una nueva política sobre el acceso a nuestros servicios para individuos con capacidad limitada ...
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 12/20/2005 |
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A Lifetime of Working for Fairness: Ella Manwarren, Community Advocate
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In the last four decades, if you have ever been in need of free legal services in the Emmetsburg area, you have probably met Ella Manwarren. Unti...
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 03/30/2004 |
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Equal Justice After Hours
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A Tribute to Friends of Iowa Legal Aid with Governor Tom Vilsack
on Monday, February 2, 2004
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 01/30/2004 |
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Equal Justice at Risk
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By Dennis Groenenboom, Executive Director of Iowa Legal Aid.
Access to the justice system for low-income Iowans is more at risk than it has been in ...
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 10/21/2003 |
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 Public Benefits
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Storm Grant Program Will Help Winter Storm Victims
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Find out how to apply for disaster grants of up to $3,319 to help Iowa's winter storm victims. Details and an application form are currently being developed.
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By: The Des Moines Register - 03/09/2007 |
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 Work
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HELP WANTED
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Select this link for current positions open around the state at Iowa Legal Aid and its regional offices.
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 03/03/2008 |
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Earned Income Credit Estimator
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Use this helpful tool from the IRS to find out if you are eligible for the Earned Income Credit...and how much you can get!
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By: Internal Revenue Service - 12/27/2007 |
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Common Mistakes on Tax Returns
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Find out about common mistakes made by individuals while preparing their federal tax returns in this alert from the Internal Revenue Service.
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 04/04/2007 |
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New Tax Credit for Phone Customers
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If you had long distance phone service in the past 3 years, you can get a tax credit on your 2006 tax return. The IRS used to make long distance phone...
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 01/12/2007 |
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Job and Volunteer Opportunities with Iowa Legal Aid
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Click here for current openings at Iowa Legal Aid.
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 08/02/2006 |
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Volunteer Opportunities with Iowa Legal Aid
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Volunteer Opportunities: Iowa Legal Aid is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal assistance in civil (non-criminal) cases to low-income Io...
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 03/16/2006 |
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Non-Attorney AmeriCorps Member Positions Available with Iowa Legal Aid
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Iowa Legal Aid seeks applicants to fill 10 AmeriCorps member positions for its Regional Offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Dubuque, ...
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By: Iowa Legal Aid - 08/29/2005 |
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