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With all the estate planning options out there, are you confused yet? Well let’s take a minute to talk about a Living Trust and a Family Trust. We will make it easy for you.
Read MoreSo, you want to deed, or give, your home to your kids to avoid Probate. What could go wrong that? I can give three major consequences off the top of my head.
Read MoreDo you plan on using a Trust to avoid current or future creditors? Just know that plan will probably not work out for you.
Read MoreIf you are 62 years old or older, reverse mortgages can help homeowners access their accumulated home equity without facing monthly payments. Some seniors are using these reverse mortgages to finance their future retirement income. They can provide cash when other retirement income sources fail to adequately finance their needs. This home equity can be a large part of an owner’s net worth, which makes it valuable in the long run. However, when providing a bequest to heirs by allowing them to sell your home, a reverse mortgage can eliminate a majority of the equity in your home. So, it is important to understand exactly how reverse mortgages can fit into your financial future and estate plan.
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Blended Families have their own, unique challenges and rewards. One of the often unspoken and unknown challenges that a Blended Family has concerns Estate Planning. Learn the tools available to you to meet your need.
Read MoreSpecial Needs Trusts are great tools to ensure that the inheritance you leave beneficiaries can benefit them, not hurt them. I invite you to read on to see a glimpse of if and how a special needs trust can benefit your family.
Read MoreCreating a revocable living trust or a revocable family trust is a flexible and useful tool that affects many aspects of your estate after you have passed away. However, during your lifetime the trust is almost non-existent. See this example on property taxes.
Read MoreDo you have a Will or Trust? Awesome. Now, what do your beneficiary designations on your bank, brokerage, insurance, and retirement accounts say? Do they differ? If so, your family might be in for a shock.
Read MoreYou created a Will a while back, but your life has changed substantially since then. You want to update it but don't know how. Read on to discover how cost effective and simple this process can be.
Read MoreAbout the only thing the Probate Judge is doing to help Prince's potential heirs is to keep the proceedings as private as possible.
Read MoreWhen you created a Will or Trust years ago and it was right for you then. Is it right for you now? Many times it is, but what if it is not? Either way, a review every few years is always a great idea.
Read MoreIf I could rename some estate planning documents, I would. It creates confusion for the consumer. This post covers how a living will is not actually a will, but that having both is a vital part of the protection a complete estate plan offers you.
Read MoreEveryone knows working with a lawyer is expensive and you are dealing with hidden fees, or is it? Read on to see my view of costs and then decide for yourself whether or not a conversation is "worth" your while.
Read MoreIs it possible to have more than one Will? If I have more than one Will, which one is valid?
Read MoreSome people will scare you into believing that not having a Will or Trust automatically means that Idaho will take your possessions after you pass away. Although possible, that is not usually the case. However, intestate (without a will) succession should not be taken lightly.
Read MoreYou have been told you need to create a Will or Trust. But, you have decided to wait or that you do not need one. If you decide you don’t need to create a Will or Trust, you should at least understand what you are facing in order to make an informed decision.
Read MoreIf your big “What If” question that keeps you up at night centers around your children and what could happen to them if you were to pass away, it is time to answer that question. By properly naming Guardians in case of death, temporary Guardians in case of incapacity, or Power of Attorney in case of travel or incapacity, the answer to your “What If” will be exactly what you want it to be.
Read MoreTypically, once a year the laws in Idaho are tinkered with. Estate planning laws are no different. Here are two laws that are new to Idaho.
Read MoreDo you have minor children? If so, I recommend reading this post to find out how to name guardians for your children.
Read MoreIdaho Attorney offers a free initial consultation for Wills, Trusts, Estate Plans & Probate. Located in Meridian, but serving clients in Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Star, Nampa, Caldwell, Ada County, Canyon County, and all Counties in Idaho.
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