Legal Services
The Cook Law Firm provides experienced legal services for matters in Iowa and Minnesota in the general practice of law including but not limited to the areas of estate planning and probate, personal injury and other civil litigation, income tax services, family law, banking and commercial law, and other general practice matters.
Family Law
Family law services we provide include actions for divorce and child custody. Our attorneys are experienced in the areas of adoption, termination of parental rights, juvenile and elder law.
General Practice Matters
Our attorneys handle many general practice matters, such as drafting of contracts, farm and dwelling leases, title opinions, sale of business assets, real estate closings, and the like.
Banking and Commercial Law
Our firm represents several banks and financial institutions in our area, and provides services relating to lending and collection matters. We assist with the formation of business entities and will help you decide whether you should start a partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity.
Estate Planning
Planning for the care of your family and your assets in the event of your death or disability is extremely important and may involve planning for complex property or taxation issues. Proper planning is critical to avoid or minimize taxes which may be owed following your death. We will help you prepare your will or trust. Our attorneys are experienced in all phases of probate and trust proceedings, guardianships, conservatorships, and related matters. We also prepare and file all state and federal income tax returns for trusts and estates, and federal estate and gift and state inheritance tax returns.
Income Tax Services
Our firm provides full income tax preparation services for individuals, including federal and all states’ returns. Electronic filing is offered. We also provide tax preparation services for corporations, partnerships, trusts, foundations, non-profit organizations, as well as inheritance tax and federal estate and gift tax returns.
Personal Injury, Trails and other Civil Litigation
Our firm represents individuals and businesses who have been personally injured or damaged, or are involved in property, contract, or other civil disputes. We will negotiate on your behalf with insurance carriers, participate in mediation or arbitration proceedings and, if necessary, represent you at trial. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants.