The Business Lounge Podcast

We order food online, do our banking online, complete most of our work online, sign contracts online, and in the age of Covid-19, we do just about everything else online. As technology becomes more mature, intelligent, integrated into our everyday lives, an increasing percentage of our assets will become completely digital. But are those digital assets protected and planned for in your estate plan...

Iowa’s policies keep a majority of criminal records public. The Iowa criminal court docket is available online for free. This means it’s accessible to your landlord, spouse, friends, neighbors or a future employer. However, in certain circumstances, you may be able to get a charge expunged. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/expungement-of-iowa-criminal-convi...

Should we fear being audited? Generally, no. Only around 1% of taxpayers are audited each year. For the great majority of Americans, their only interaction with the IRS will be the yearly filing of taxes. And even if the IRS audits you, if you’ve kept your taxes in order, you have nothing to worry about. Learn more about taxpayer audits here. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.c...

It can be difficult to obtain full custody in Illinois because the court assumes that it is in the child's best interest to spend time with both parents unless proven otherwise. If you lack a strong argument and convincing evidence beyond a desire to see the other parent punished, expect the court to deny your request. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-t...

A medical power of attorney is a legal agreement between you (the principal) and one or more other individuals (the representative), giving them the authority to make medical decisions in your absence or if you are incapacitated. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/illinois-powers-of-attorney-faq-medical-power-of-attorney O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 cou...

Trusts are often used in estate planning to determine where the title of a property goes. Sometimes there are living trusts that are created when the party creating the trust is still alive. In this article, we will discuss how living trusts are creating and what they do for your property. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/living-trusts-in-iowa O’Flaherty La...

Is estate planning for cryptocurrency as convoluted as buying bitcoin was in the early days? Thankfully, with a little work and some future-proofing, your cryptocurrency is easily transferred to your beneficiaries. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/what-you-need-to-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-estate-planning O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties acro...

In Iowa, there are laws that allow some shortcuts through probate for small size estates. These rules make it easier for surviving family members to transfer property left by the deceased. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/simplifying-probate-in-iowa O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions reg...

On this episode of the onPurpose Growth Podcast one of the most highly skilled masters of the written word, Adil Amarsi. Adil Amarsi is a copywriter who has generated over $700M in sales from his writing skills. That is only the number he has tracked and it's assessed that the actual number is at or above $1B based on the consultations he does. For example, one person told him that they made $100k...

Iowa’s disability rights law and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) state that people with disabilities have the right to be accompanied by service animals in restaurants, hotels, stores, theaters, and other public accommodations. The accommodations are outlined within both laws. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/service-and-emotional-support-...

Shortly after his inauguration, President Joe Biden signed several executive orders, one of which was an extension of the CDC's federal eviction moratorium. The $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposed by the Biden administration also contains an extension to the eviction moratorium through September and additional funding for renters. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn...

In order for an out of state business to do business in the state of Iowa, they need to qualify or register the business in the state. The following article covers the general rules of how to qualify an out of state (foreign) limited liability company to do business within the state of Iowa. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/foreign-businesses-in-iowa O’Flah...

Landlords takes on a certain level of liability for basic things like making sure the living space is structurally sound, the appliances and utilities function correctly, and the tenant generally feels safe while inside the unit. But is the landlord liability for what happens to the tenant when he or she steps out of their unit? And what level of security does the landlord have to provide? Read th...

Appointing a power of attorney can be a difficult decision. You’re asking someone to take on the responsibility of making a medical or financial decision if you’re not available or you’re incapacitated. Naturally, it may seem like a good idea to spread that authority to more than one person. You decide to name your two daughters as co-agents for power of attorney; they can share the burden. But wh...

Divorce proceedings can be a very long and complicated process. During the case, the Court will issue a series of orders to attempt to regulate the parties and limit the complications. When the case is concluded, the Court will enter the terms of the final agreement or judgment that the parties are bound to as a final resolution of the marriage. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-la...

Federal law places few limitations on employers regarding drug testing. Federal law does require drug testing for some high-risk industries such as transportation, aviation or contractors with government agencies, but otherwise does not require or prohibit drug testing. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/iowa-drug-testing O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 co...

One of the biggest issues that a Family Law case can deal with is determining who cares for Minor Children and if a parent is fit for the responsibility of caring for a Minor Child. In a situation where the Judge is having difficulty making this determination or the parties have made serious accusations against each other, the Judge has a few tools at their disposal. Read the full article here: ht...

Burglary is a common crime in Iowa. When most people think of burglary, the probably think of someone sneaking into a building at nighttime to steel from the property. While this would probably constitute burglary, the legal definition is broader. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-is-burglary-defined-in-iowa O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties ac...

As the FDA approved Covid-19 vaccination becomes more readily available, some are skeptical of the vaccine or avoid vaccination for personal reasons. Just as we saw unprecedented legal issues arise as the pandemic grew, we will likely see more now that a vaccine is available. Learn more about your rights in relation to the Covid-19 vaccine in this article. Read the full article here: https://www.o...

Courts in Iowa sometimes appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in cases involving custody, juvenile law, and some cases involving persons under certain legal disabilities. The GAL’s role is to represent the interests of the minor or person with a legal disability. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/what-is-the-role-of-a-guardian-ad-litem-in-iowa-custody-cases Thi...

Power of attorney is a legal document that grants someone else the authority to make decisions and take actions on your behalf if you become mentally or physically incapable of doing so. A financial power of attorney should handle financial matters, and a medical power of attorney should address medical issues. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/illinois-powe...

In this episode of the onPurpose Growth Podcast, we have Wall Street Journal Best seller Dan Henry. Dan is the founder of getclients.com and has been selling digital products since 2009. We discuss how Dan has moved from an entrepreneur who ran an agency helping clients by actually doing the tactics and work for clients, then transitioning to selling a low ticket information product($997) to 10Xin...

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, or QDROs (pronounced “quadros”) are Court orders entered in domestic relations cases. This kind of Order allows an “alternate payee,” usually the other spouse, all or part of the beneficiary’s retirement account, without negative tax consequences. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/qualified-domestic-relations-order-in-iow...

Many divorcing couples try to argue, most without any evidence, that their significant other is "just plain crazy." But in reality, the percentage of Americans suffering from a mental health illness is estimated to be just above twenty percent. So what happens when one parent has a diagnosed mental illness or a history of signs and symptoms? Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.co...

In Iowa, the first step to receiving an enforceable custody order from the court is to file a petition for custody or divorce. In the meantime, who is responsible for making decisions for the children, and where will the children live? Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/applying-for-temporary-orders-in-divorce-and-custody-cases O’Flaherty Law now serves over...