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Iowa Beneficiary Designation Review Checklist

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What's Included

State-specific Beneficiary Designation Review Checklist for Iowa residents. Covers Iowa Uniform TOD Security Registration Act (Iowa Code § 633A.3101 et seq.), Iowa Transfer on Death Security Registration, and Iowa POD bank accounts under Iowa financial institution statutes. Addresses post-divorce automatic revocation (Iowa Code § 633A.2804), SECURE Act coordination for inherited IRAs, Iowa Medicaid estate recovery (Iowa Code § 249A.53), minor beneficiary UTMA custodianship (Iowa Code § 565B.1 et seq.), and estate-as-beneficiary problems. Notes Iowa inheritance tax applicability (Iowa Code § 450.1 et seq.) on beneficiary transfers. Includes Iowa-specific action checklist. Instant .docx download.

Declaration & revocation of all prior wills
Family declarations (spouse + children)
Specific personal property bequests (3 slots)
Real property bequests with deed references
Residuary estate — 3 distribution options
Guardian nomination for minor children
Personal Representative appointment + powers
Pet care provisions
Digital assets & online account directives
Survivorship, anti-lapse, and governing law
Witness attestation blocks
Self-proving affidavit (notary optional)
Step-by-step execution instructions

Who This Is For

  • Residents with straightforward estates
  • Individuals who want a solid will without attorney fees
  • Married couples (each spouse needs their own)
  • Anyone ready to get their affairs in order

NOT Appropriate For

  • Business owners with complex ownership interests
  • Blended families with competing inheritance claims
  • Property owners in multiple states
  • Taxable estates (over federal exemption)

Legal Disclaimer

This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by purchase. Consult a licensed Iowa attorney for advice specific to your situation.

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