The Smith Law Firm, PLLC

The Smith Law Firm, PLLC The Smith Law Firm is a full-service law firm in Iowa dedicated to delivering a broad range of legal

Trust funding = activating your plan. Creating a trust is just the first step. Funding it means actually moving your ass...
06/02/2026

Trust funding = activating your plan. Creating a trust is just the first step. Funding it means actually moving your assets into the trust—like retitling your bank accounts, real estate, or other assets so the trust can manage them if something happens to you.

Without funding, your trust is just a stack of paper. With it? You skip probate, protect your loved ones, and make sure your plan works when it matters most.

Book a Peace of Mind Planning Session today to learn if a trust is right for your family. Link in bio!

Maya almost didn’t create a plan… and it nearly cost her family everything when an accident happened.Maya was in the hos...
06/01/2026

Maya almost didn’t create a plan… and it nearly cost her family everything when an accident happened.

Maya was in the hospital for weeks, and no one had legal authority to access her bank accounts, pay her bills, or make medical decisions. Her family was stressed, stuck in red tape, and completely overwhelmed. The sad part is, it all could have been avoided if Maya had a Health Care Proxy.

Don’t wait until it’s urgent.
Book a Peace of Mind Planning Session today to get started.




Would your pet be safe if something happened to you today? 🐾Without a plan, even the most loved pets can end up in shelt...
05/29/2026

Would your pet be safe if something happened to you today? 🐾

Without a plan, even the most loved pets can end up in shelters or with the wrong person.

An estate plan lets you choose who will care for them—and even set aside money to help.

📅 Book your Peace of Mind Planning Session today to learn how to protect your fur babies. Link in bio.

Ever received something you didn’t want? Maybe a dusty storage unit, a family feud, or a “surprise” responsibility you n...
05/27/2026

Ever received something you didn’t want? Maybe a dusty storage unit, a family feud, or a “surprise” responsibility you never saw coming?

Inheritance horror stories are real. We've seen people leave behind confusion, chaos, and conflict—not because they didn’t care, but because they didn’t plan clearly.

💥 Siblings fighting over grandma’s dishes.
💥 A beloved pet left to someone allergic.
💥 An ex-spouse still listed as the beneficiary.
💥 Assets stuck in probate for years.

The truth? A generic will or no plan at all can cause more harm than good.

Make a plan that actually fits your people—your wishes, your values, your legacy.

Start by booking a Peace of Mind Planning Session! We'll share your options and our unique flat fee pricing. Link in bio!

Estate planning is about choice. Control. Intention.It’s not just about document. It’s about staying in the driver’s sea...
05/26/2026

Estate planning is about choice. Control. Intention.

It’s not just about document. It’s about staying in the driver’s seat of your life and your legacy, no matter what comes your way.

🛑 Want to decide who makes decisions if you're ever incapacitated?
✅ Want your kids cared for by the right people?
🔒 Want to avoid court delays and protect your privacy?
💸 Want your hard-earned assets passed on exactly how you choose?

That’s what estate planning does. It puts you—not the court, not the state—in charge.

Book a Peace of Mind Planning Session to learn your options. Link in bio!

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to ...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage, service, and dedication will never be forgotten. Today, we reflect with gratitude on the freedoms their sacrifice helped protect and extend our appreciation to the families who carry that legacy forward every day.

From all of us at The Smith Law Firm, we wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

Who controls your TikTok, Instagram, or email when you're gone? 📱💻Your digital life doesn’t disappear when you do, and i...
05/22/2026

Who controls your TikTok, Instagram, or email when you're gone? 📱💻

Your digital life doesn’t disappear when you do, and if you don’t name someone to manage your online accounts, your family could be locked out forever.

From cloud storage to crypto, social media to streaming accounts, digital legacy is part of the estate plan now.

➡️ Want your Instagram archived?
➡️ Want someone to access your photos or close your accounts?
➡️ Want your digital assets handled privately?

It all starts with a plan. 💡
Start by booking a Peace of Mind Planning Session! Link in bio.

Unmarried couples are at risk without proper estate planning.💔The law doesn’t automatically recognize your partner—no ma...
05/21/2026

Unmarried couples are at risk without proper estate planning.💔

The law doesn’t automatically recognize your partner—no matter how long you’ve been together.

Without a plan, they may be shut out of medical decisions, inheritance, and even your home.

💡 A will, trust, and power of attorney can change that.

Protect your love. Plan ahead. 📝Click the link in our profile to get started today.

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Ames, IA
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