Iowa

Iowa Code §633.281: a will is not invalidated because it was attested by an interested witness. Unless the will is also attested by two competent and disinterested witnesses, an interested witness forfeits so much of the provisions of the will as in the aggregate exceeds in value, as of the date of the decedent's death, that which the witness would have received had the testator died intestate.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU, THE PRINCIPAL: A PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF THE IOWA CODE §633B.301 DISCLOSURE This power of attorney authorizes another person (your agent) to make decisions concerning your property for you (the principal). Your agent will be able to make decisions and act with respect to your property (including but not limited to your money) whether or not you are able to act for yourself. The meaning of authority over subjects listed on this form is explained in the Iowa Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Iowa Code chapter 633B. This power of attorney does not authorize the agent to make health care decisions for you. You should select someone you trust to serve as your agent. Unless you specify otherwise, generally the agent's authority will continue until you die or revoke the power of attorney or the agent resigns or is unable to act for you. Your agent is not entitled to compensation unless this power of attorney states otherwise. This power of attorney designates one agent. It does not name coagents who serve together. If your agent is unable or unwilling to act for you, your power of attorney will end unless you have named a successor agent. You may also name a second successor agent. This power of attorney becomes effective immediately upon signature and acknowledgment unless the Durability / Effective Date Article of this power of attorney states otherwise. If you have questions about this power of attorney or the authority you are granting to your agent, you should seek legal advice before signing this form.

Iowa Code §144B.3(2): a witness to the health care power of attorney may not be a health care provider attending the principal on the date of execution, an employee of such a provider, the individual designated as attorney in fact, or a person under eighteen. Iowa Code §144A.3(2)(a) applies the same provider, provider-employee, and age bars to the living will declaration, which names no agent to exclude. Under §144B.3(3) and §144A.3(2)(a), at least one witness must be a person who is not a relative of the principal by blood, marriage, or adoption within the third degree of consanguinity; a relative within that degree may serve as the other witness. Neither section disqualifies a witness who is entitled to a portion of the principal's estate. Both sections allow acknowledgment before a notarial officer within Iowa as an alternative to witnesses.