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Newsletters

Thompson Legal Assistance occassionally offers newsletters covering various legal topics of general interest. These newsletters are provided for educational purposes only, and are not endorsed as providing legal advice.

 

To view any newsletter or topic of interest, simply click on the link highlighted in 'red'. 

Iowa Trusts (101)

This newsletter provides a basic overview of Iowa Trusts, laws and tips for creation of successful trust documents.

(PDF - 753 KB - uploaded on 03/12/2015)

 

How to Expunge a Criminal Record

Ever wondered how to remove a criminal offense from your past? Review the link above for some information on this process in Iowa. 

(Word Doc. - 24 KB - uploaded on 11/03/2018)

 

Living Wills & Medical Power of Attorneys

The above link provides a basic overview of living wills and medical power of attorneys, how they operate and how the differ.

(PDF - 194 KB - uploaded on 04/19/2017)

 

Iowa Wills (101)

This newsletter provides a basic overview of Last Wills in Iowa, laws and tips for their successful creation.

(PDF - 783 KB - uploaded on 03/12/2015)

 

Self-Help Pro Se Litigation

This newsletter outlines the self-representation process. How it works and some practical tips and advice.

(PDF - 767 KB - uploaded on 04/03/2015)

 

Small Claims Court

This newsletter outlines Iowa's Small Claims Court, its procedures and structure with an eye toward preparing pro se litigants.

(PDF - 807 KB - uploaded on 04/20/2015)

 

Your Miranda Rights (Coming Soon)

This newsletter outlines your Constitutional Rights which take effect upon criminal detention or arrest by law enforcement.

(PDF - )

 

Other Topics Coming Soon

Thompson Legal Assistance periodicallly publishes new topics of general interest. Keep checking back to read more newsletters.

 

Didn't see a topic you are interested in? E-mail us your topic and we will try our best to have it included.

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