Many people assume that wills and estate plans are reserved for the affluent, business owners, or those with vacation homes. However, as a dedicated Idaho estate planning lawyer at Snake River Law, I assert that the right time to initiate […]
Hello there! Planning for the future is a smart move, and estate planning ensures that your loved ones are taken care of when you’re no longer around. Whether you’re young or young at heart, it’s never too early to start. […]
Probate is the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person. This process involves identifying and valuing the deceased person’s assets, paying their outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing their remaining assets to their beneficiaries or heirs. The […]
Estate Planning for Moms As a mom, you have plenty of responsibilities on your plate – from raising children to managing a household. But have you thought about what would happen to your family if you were no longer around? […]
There are two primary types of trusts — revocable living trusts and irrevocable trusts — and each one comes with different tax consequences.
While having a will is important – all adults over age 18 should have this document in place – it’s just one small part of an effective estate plan that works to keep your loved ones out of court and out of conflict.
If you leave your retirement account to the people you love outright, simply by naming them as beneficiaries on your retirement account rather than through a special trust, there are risks.
While your individual retirement plan and goals will be unique to your income, family situation and desired lifestyle, most Americans share a number of common retirement milestones.
While your child will now be a legal adult, you still have essential parental duties If you don’t support your child to step into adulthood with legal documents to help both of you, it can be challenging and costly for you to help them in the event of an emergency.
With all of the media about “digital wills” and “online estate planning,” it could be tempting to think you can do your estate planning yourself, online. Maybe you can, but if you do you need to know the potential pitfalls. […]
