Real Estate

The Law Shop provides the following residential real estate services in Iowa on a flat fee basis:

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Residential Lease Agreement

Contract between landlord and tenant establishing terms for rental of residential property.

Purchase Agreement

Contract between seller and buyer outlining details for sale and purchase of residential or agricultural property with short term sale closing.

Preliminary Title Opinion

Written legal opinion based on TLS lawyer review of the abstract of title for a property to ensure seller holds clean and marketable title prior to sale closing.

Final Title Opinion

Written legal opinion based on TLS lawyer review of the abstract of title for a property to ensure buyers holds clean and marketable title after sale closing.

Deed (Warranty, Quit Claim, etc)

Legal instrument for transferring title of real estate to a new and/or additional owner; often accompanied by Groundwater Hazard Statement and Declaration of Value.

Real Estate Contract

Contract between buyer and seller outlining details for sale and purchase of residential or agricultural property with long term payment plan prior to sale closing.

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I was very nervous and in foreign territory when looking for a divorce lawyer, but when I stepped into The Law Shop and met with Andrea, I felt immediately at ease. I didn't need to spend thousands of dollars for my divorce, they offered a documents only/flat rate option which is all I needed. Andrea took great care of me throughout the whole process and I felt like a priority. In the end, what I thought was going to be a nightmare, was a great experience. I would recommend The Law Shop to anyone going through a divorce. - Allie
"In the spring of 2024 I once again found myself calling upon Amy to kindly hold my hand through a divorce - one that I never saw coming. This moment was traumatic for me, but Amy made it one of the easiest legal processes I have ever experienced. Everything was under control in the incredibly capable hands of her and the staff of the Law Shop. I cannot recommend The Law Shop highly enough - frankly there aren't words that match the gratitude and love I have for everyone who works there. If you want to feel cared for, heard, and valued then this is very much the place for you. The Law Shop understands that you exist outside of what has happened to you in your life, and will help you to navigate the situation in order to get you to the other side."
– Kelly
When I got married I never imagined that I would be divorced, but I think that's true of most people. 17 years later, I was a nervous wreck walking into Amy's office. She greeted me with a warm hug. After my nerves were settled, and I had told my story, she took my hand and said that it was time for me to stop taking care of someone who needed to start taking care of himself. I felt safe, and I felt ready. My divorce journey was not as difficult as it could have been, but there were some uphill climbs that I had to take, and Amy was right there with me. Always with advice, always with a kind word, and always with a feeling of positivity. I cannot imagine having anyone else represent me or my family. To work with Amy, is to work with more than just a legal representative. I could provide some small similes in order to really hit home with how pivotal she has been (and to utilize that English Master's degree I'm still paying for) and say: Amy is like a light house during a storm, she is the smell of your favorite cookies baking at your grandma's house , and can be thought of as steaming cup of hot chocolate that awaits you after you've been sledding all day. All true. Simply put, Amy helped my four children and I navigate a very difficult time, and begin our new life as a happy family of five We now live without being afraid, and enjoy every single day that is ahead of us. Amy helped us to get there.” – Kelly