Although digital technology has made many aspects of our lives much easier and more convenient, it has also created some unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. If you haven’t planned properly, for example, just locating and accessing all […]
Asset protection planning means taking steps to safeguard your hard-earned assets from being inadvertently lost or getting stuck in the court system. This includes planning for yourself, as well as your business if you own one. The most foundational level […]
Whenever the topic of estate planning comes up, people invariably mention creating a will. And with good reason—having a will is a foundational aspect of your estate plan. However, a will is only one small part of effective planning. In […]
When your children were small, you no doubt suffered the challenge of keeping peace in the family. We see this same scenario play out time after time among adult siblings when a messy estate causes family rifts. Here are 10 […]
Being asked by a loved one to serve as trustee for their trust upon their death can be quite an honor, but it’s also a major responsibility—and the role is definitely not for everyone. Indeed, serving as a trustee entails […]
When it comes to putting off or refusing to create an estate plan, your mind can concoct all sorts of rationalizations: “I won’t care because I’ll be dead,” “I’m too young,” “That won’t happen to me,” or “My family will […]
As you already know, the COVID-19 pandemic means nothing is business as usual. Idaho, like many other states, implemented a “shelter-in-place” order to limit the spread of the disease; however, if you are not in a place with such an […]
There’s no doubt that your parents have survived frightening world events, whether that was World War II, the war in Vietnam, nuclear threat, illness, poverty, civil unrest, or all of the above. However, the use of the word “unprecedented” regarding […]
Creating these 4 legal documents will protect you and your family in a health crisis or quarantine issue. Avoid legal roadblocks that may prevent you from caring for a loved one that has medical issues.
Taking steps to avoid probate are critical to ensure that your estate and assets pass to the right people in the right way. Don’t allow attorneys and courts to determine the outcome of your estate and family! Watch below to […]
