Hope Wood JD

05/29/2026

Don't forget to send in your points by June 1st!

The individuals with the most points will be entered into a drawing to receive one of the following complimentary consultations: Tidy Butterfly, Simply Golden Solutions, Simplify & Organize, LLC

Details to submit your challenge card are included in the calendar. Winners will be contacted directly on June 3rd.
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05/28/2026

We have a new education piece for understanding how to gift your home without headaches.

Avoid probate problems and protect your home the smart way with an estate plan that fits your family’s needs. Iowa attorney Hope Wood, JD breaks down revocable trust vs. deed transfer, including pros and cons of each.

05/28/2026

The last thing anyone wants is for their loved ones to feel stressed over legal matters when they should be celebrating an amazing life lived. Our Will in a Day® is a quick and easy way to give you and your family peace of mind.

A comprehensive estate-planning package that includes a last will and testament, an asset-transfer plan, power of attorney documents, and a testamentary trust for those with minor children

05/28/2026

Thanks for joining us this month as we purge the excess piling up around us!

This last challenge may be the exact push you need to get going on the outdoor projects!

Check out this helpful guide for dividing and transplanting perennials:
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-divide-and-transplant-perennials

As always - don't forget to track your points for your chance to win for your chance to win a complimentary consultation with Tidy Butterfly, Simply Golden Solutions, or Simplify & Organize, LLC!
https://template-assets.lawmatics-email.com/images/firm_2385/HWJD-May2026Challenge_1.pdf

05/27/2026

This is a hard one. When you invest money in any of these things, it is hard to part with them.

If your mindset is to give them as gifts of joy for others, it makes it a healthy experience.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to all the 2026 graduates! We recently rolled out brand new packages designed with new grads in mind. If you’re looking for a graduation gift that will truly benefit the graduate in your life, this is it.

https://www.hopewoodjd.com/newgrad

05/24/2026

A question we hear often is when the best time is to prepare a power of attorney document. Click below to find out.

Naming a legal power of attorney allows you to rest easy, knowing that a reliable person is aware of your wishes and can act on your behalf in case of an emergency.

05/22/2026

If you’re about to go through probate, you’re probably wondering if you need a probate attorney. Our answer probably won’t surprise you, so let’s dive into the reason why you’ll want a probate attorney to help you navigate this process.

A recent Iowa Appellate Court decision brings this question to the forefront for probate attorneys and those who hire them.

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Join Hope Wood, JD, in our May wellness Peace by Purging challenge, as we purge the excess piling up around us!

May 21-27: Creative Indoor Spaces (This challenge speaks to me (Melissa))

We're all crafters, gamers, and readers at Hope Wood JD. I personally have a nice stash of crafting supplies and projects that need some serious attention. Thankfully, my daughters just spent the last weekend weeding out and donating their books - voluntarily!! Now to do the same with our puzzles and games... lol
If my family of packrats can do it, I wholeheartedly believe you can, as well!

That extra point? Spend 20 minutes on a work-in-progress (WIP) pile. WIP piles can be a utility drawer, an unfinished crafting project, a delivery of your donations to a donation box, or even a store for winter coats.

Take a look at these helpful resources:
Des Moines Area Quilters Guild: https://dmaqg.org/
Repurpose Rising: https://repurposerising.org/
Participating Charitable Industries in Iowa: https://das.iowa.gov/.../list-participating-charitable...
Local libraries or Half-Price Books are great for donating books!

Download the challenge worksheet below for details and start purging for your chance to win a complimentary consultation with Tidy Butterfly, Simply Golden Solutions, or Simplify & Organize, LLC
https://template-assets.lawmatics-email.com/images/firm_2385/HWJD-May2026Challenge_1.pdf

05/20/2026

Graduation season is here, and that inspired us to create brand new Graduate Estate Planning Packages. These are ideal for those taking the next big step in life.

https://www.hopewoodjd.com/newgrad