Farewell 2017, Hello 2018

I hope you had the most wonderful holiday season and are gearing up for your best year yet. 2017, by all accounts, presented some great opportunities for Gordon Fischer Law Firm. First and foremost, I'm always eternally grateful for my clients ranging from families to farmers, small business owners to nonprofit leaders. They are what make my practice worthwhile. The year also ushered in:

The opportunity to help five different Iowa-based charities incorporate as tax-exempt nonprofits.
More than 10 presentations to amazing groups on topics ranging from business succession planning to digital assets in your estate plan, to the benefits of special needs trusts.
A new Director of Client Relations!
Being entrusted with drafting (and executing) more than 50 estate plans…which is more than 50 people who were able to pursue their estate planning goals, achieve a piece of mind, and set a plan in place for the future.
The chance to explain the new Iowa Court Rule 39.18 through a four-part series in The Iowa Lawyer, and assist my fellow Iowa attorneys in creating succession plans for compliance.

It's also been a successful year for the GoFisch blog. Now that the chaos of holidays are behind us, take some time to catch up on the "25 Days of Giving" series. If you're a regular reader, thank you. If you're new to the blog, welcome!

No one can anticipate what the year ahead will hold. In fact, we'll most certainly need to work together to navigate the challenges and changes federal policy presents to Iowa nonprofits and their donors. But, if 2017 is any indication, we can expect great things in 2018.