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5⭐️ Iowa real estate law firm with a client-focused approach. Using tech to enhance your experience.

Danilson Law, PLC operates as a general law practice, including but not limited to the areas of: real estate transactions, wills, contracts, and business entities.

10/27/2026

You're selling Dad's Iowa house through the estate, and the loan is still in foreclosure.

Listing it does not pause that case. The foreclosure does not turn into the sale just because the family wants it gone first. If the buyer closes while that case is still open, they are taking a home with a loan that has not been resolved.

The path is a payoff from the foreclosing attorney. The seller, or we, request that number so the loan is paid and released as part of this closing, not left for the buyer to inherit.

The person who signs still has to be the executor or administrator, with real authority: a power of sale in the will, or a court order. A court officer deed is not a guess from the listing.

We line up the probate authority and that payoff so the loan is resolved at closing.

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10/26/2026

Life can throw unexpected challenges your way, especially when it comes to closing on your new property in Iowa. What happens if you can't be there physically? In this video, Jeremy Danilson, a seasoned real estate attorney with over 10,000 transactions under his belt, explains your options for closing when distance or circumstances prevent your attendance.

Key points discussed in this video include:

- **Understanding Power of Attorney**: Learn what a power of attorney is and how it allows someone you trust—like a spouse or friend—to sign documents on your behalf. But beware: it must be executed correctly to avoid complications on closing day.

- **Avoiding Common Pitfalls**: Discover the crucial steps to ensure your power of attorney is valid in Iowa, including notarization and proper documentation. Jeremy shares the importance of involving your lender early in the process to avoid last-minute issues.

- **Exploring Remote Online Notarization**: Find out how many Iowa closings can be done through remote online notarization, allowing you to sign documents from anywhere with an internet connection. This option might be more convenient than using a power of attorney.

- **Choosing the Right Person**: Understand the significance of selecting someone trustworthy for your power of attorney, as this person will have the legal authority to act in your name for the transaction.

By the end of this video, you will have a clearer understanding of how to navigate your closing when you can't be present. Whether you need a power of attorney or can utilize remote online notarization, Jeremy provides actionable insights to ensure your transaction goes smoothly. Don't let your absence be the reason your closing falls apart—watch now to learn how to make it work!

10/24/2026

You're selling your Iowa house and you cannot be at the signing. Your sister, your adult child, or a neighbor is going to sign the deed for you.

They need the original power of attorney in their hand, not a picture on their phone. The county records that paper with the deed. A screenshot cannot be recorded.

The POA has to be the right kind: a durable power of attorney, or a power of attorney written for this sale. A medical or banking POA will not let someone sign your deed. It has to be signed and notarized. If it is more than a year old, we often need a short affidavit that you are still alive and it has not been revoked.

Bring the original to the appointment. We check it before anyone signs, then we record it with the deed.

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10/23/2026

You're packing to leave town, and the open loops are still loud.

The easy path is keeping half an eye on everything from the airport. One more email. One more quick check-in. It feels like being available.

The harder move happens before you go quiet. Set the hard deadlines. Name who owns what. Tell the people covering the desk what they do not need to jump in on. Handle the checks before the drive to the airport. Give a slow-moving counterparty a clear morning deadline, not a vague promise to follow up.

Leave that way and your team and your clients do not pay for your trip. The work does not follow you onto the plane.

Be intentional about how you leave, not just how you show up.

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10/22/2026

You're the buyer's agent. Friday is the due diligence date, and the listing side has been quiet for two weeks.

The purchase agreement does not pause because someone stopped answering. Silence is not an extension. If the contract questions are still open, your buyer is the one who runs out of time.

Put the open items in writing today. Ask for a written answer on every point still hanging. Get title and use-restriction questions in front of someone who reads Iowa abstracts and plats for a living, not in a text thread.

We take those title questions so you can stay on the buyer and the deadline.

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10/21/2026

Are you buying a home in Iowa? Discover the unique title process that sets Iowa apart from other states and learn how to protect your investment.

In this video, Jeremy Danilson, an experienced Iowa real estate attorney, outlines the critical steps for home buyers to ensure a safe and secure transaction. Many buyers assume that a title company will handle everything, but in Iowa, the process is different. Here’s what you need to know:

1. **The Importance of an Abstract Review**: Understand why having an Iowa attorney examine your abstract and issue a title opinion before closing is essential. This step ensures that any liens or easements are identified before you take ownership.

2. **Marketable Title Assurance**: Learn how an attorney’s title opinion, combined with an Iowa title guarantee, provides you with marketable title protection. This means you have legal backing for your ownership rather than relying solely on a policy that may overlook hidden issues.

3. **Safe Closing Process**: Discover how closing through an attorney-led process with identity-verified insured closing lock wires protects your funds and deed, ensuring a smooth transition into your new home.

Many out-of-state buyers are surprised by these differences and the level of protection available. By working with a knowledgeable attorney from the beginning, you can avoid unexpected surprises after closing.

Key takeaways from this video include:
- The unique aspects of Iowa's title process.
- How to ensure you are fully informed about your property’s history.
- The importance of having a real estate attorney on your side.

If you want to safeguard your investment and navigate the home buying process in Iowa seamlessly, book a quick call with my team today.

10/20/2026

Dad died, and someone quitclaimed you an 1/8 of the Iowa farm. It looks like the small piece should be the easy one to sell.

It is not. A quitclaim only passes whatever that person actually owned. It does not promise the land is clear of old mortgages or other liens. That 1/8 is a share of the whole property, not a neat lot you can fence off.

You do not get a real answer on those liens until the abstract is in front of someone who examines Iowa title for a living. The deed is not that exam.

Ask who is examining the abstract, whether the estate work is actually done, and whether this is an undivided share or a new lot. We start with the abstract. Then we tell you what that 1/8 can do.

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10/19/2026

Selling your home in Iowa doesn't have to be a hassle. Imagine avoiding the stress of taking a day off work just to sit in a closing room. At Danilson Law, we offer innovative solutions for home sellers looking for a smoother, smarter closing experience.

In this video, Iowa real estate attorney Jeremy Danilson explains how you can benefit from a sign-from-anywhere closing process.

Key topics covered include:
- The convenience of remote closing options that fit your schedule, allowing you to sign documents from your home office or even during a break at work.
- The importance of having a qualified real estate attorney explain each document you’re signing, ensuring clarity and understanding.
- Our commitment to a security-first approach that protects your sale proceeds from wire fraud, giving you peace of mind during the transaction.

By watching this video, you'll learn how Danilson Law can help you navigate the complexities of selling your home in Iowa while minimizing disruptions to your daily life.

Take action today and book a discovery call with us to explore your remote and flexible signing options. Selling your home can be both efficient and secure, and we are here to guide you every step of the way.

10/17/2026

You're selling an Iowa building for $24,000 this week. Not $2.4 million. It still feels like the small one should be easier.

It is not. The legal requirements are the same whether you sell a building for $24,000 or $2.4 million. Iowa still needs a written deal, a title exam, and a deed that actually transfers the property.

The cheap building is where people skip the short written offer and jump to a handshake, or to a long contract with terms nobody agreed to.

Ask this first: are the price, the closing date, and who pays what in writing? Then: who is examining title? Then: who is preparing the deed?

We start a small commercial sale the same way we start a big one. Short written offer first, then the rest of the paper, so the sale is done right either way.

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10/16/2026

You keep adding, and stopping feels like quitting.

I know that pull. A new tool, a new habit, one more way to help. Saying no to something that used to work feels colder than starting something new.

So once a month we ask ourselves two questions. What should we keep because it helps clients? What should we stop because it wastes time or waters down the experience? Growth is not just adding. It is naming what no longer earns its place so the work that still serves people gets real attention.

The same questions work for a small business, a household, or a home sale. Keep what protects you. Drop what only adds noise.

If you are in an Iowa real estate deal and want a clear next step, we are glad to help.

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6165 NW 86th Street
Johnston, IA
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