David A. Grooters, Iowa Attorney at Law

10/18/2025

I spoke about advance directives, medical power of attorney, financial power of attorney, and Wills/Trusts recently. Here is the link. You can scroll through chapters of the presentation. Thanks to CG Public Health for the opportunity!

What is the legal difference between a Medical Power of Attorney and a Will? When does a Living Will apply, and what happens if you don't have one?In this pr...

06/04/2023

PSA: If you are someone you know lives in Iowa and is 65+ years and owns their home, this will save them money but you must act now. For persons 65 years old or older and who own their home—act by July 1, 2023 to get a homestead exemption! A new law this session has some benefits for older Iowans. But you need to act quickly to get the benefit this year. In addition to the homestead tax credit, eligible claimants who own the home they live in and are 65 years of age or older on or before January 1 of this year are now eligible for a homestead tax exemption. We estimate the credit be worth about $100.00 in the first year and $200.00 the following year. MUST BE DONE BY JULY 1. The form can be found on the link. Feel free to SHARE.

In addition to the homestead tax credit, eligible claimants who own the home they live in and are 65 years of age or older on or before January 1 of this year are now eligible for a homestead tax exemption. For the assessment year beginning on January 1, 2023, the exemption is for $3,250 of taxable....

06/25/2022

Nursing home costs are around $7000+ per month on average in Iowa. Medicaid may be able to help with the cost. My analysis will help determine what needs to be done to qualify. Too many people don't know I do this as part of my practice and suffer through not knowing. Let me know if I can help.

01/06/2022

BE SURE TO GET YOUR POWERS OF ATTORNEY DONE. If you do not have your Powers of Attorney (medical and also financial) done, it is extremely important to get these ASAP regardless of your age. Think of this - you go on vacation to a different country and need someone to refill your medications as you lost yours. Your MEDICAL POA can do this. Or your financial POA can wire you money. More commonly, as a result of old age or an accident, you can't make your own financial and/or medical decisions. This person (or the backup you name) can assist you. Cost is $200 and these stay good forever or as long as you want them to. Permanently temporary, and temporarily permanent. Shoot me a message today! [email protected]

12/22/2021

Arizona attorney and Mason City alum Aaron Kacer stopped by today to swap war stories and reminisce about when he clerked for me one summer. See these smiles ??? They’re genuine!

11/13/2021

11/04/2021

Do you know anyone wanting to CHANGE NAMES? Many people don't realize how easy it is to change your legal name! Any of your first and/or middle and/or last can be changed in a very simplified way if you are an Iowa resident. Cost is around $800 and can be done in about 60 days! Let me know if you are interested - you can email me at [email protected]! Have a great day! Dave