Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Trusts
If you create a Trust-based estate plan (as opposed to a Will-based plan) you will likely avoid thousands of dollars in probate expenses, prevent multi-jurisdiction real-estate probate problems, mitigate government interference, and minimize taxes.
Wills
Unlike a Trust, a Will has no effect on your property while you're still alive. A Will is a set of instructions to the court and must be probated. The expense of probate may be appropriate if your estate requires court supervision.
Financial Power of Attorney
An estate plan without a carefully drafted Financial Power of Attorney may cost you thousands of dollars in Conservatorship court proceedings.
Healthcare Power of Attorney / Health Care Directive
An estate plan without a carefully drafted Health Care Power of Attorney may cost you thousands of dollars in Guardianship court proceedings.
Special Needs Planning
If you have a family member or loved one with a disability or special needs, you likely worry about their future. If you get the planning right, your loved one will be provided and cared for.
Living Will
A Living Will is a written directive stating your intent regarding medical intervention when you are no longer able to communicate your wishes, and it is not likely that you will recover.
Probate
When Is Probate Necessary?
Probate is usually necessary if the deceased person (the "decedent") owned real estate or other assets, in their own name, at the time of death.
Different Kinds Of Probate In Idaho
Informal Probate, Formal Probate, Summary Administration of Estates, Ancillary Probate & Small Estate Affidavit.
Probating an Estate in Idaho
When a person dies without a valid Will, Idaho "intestate" laws impose a distribution plan overseen by the Court. Your wishes are irrelevant. Idaho Law Group can help you avoid this problem.
Elder Law Long-Term Care
The Cost of Long-Term Care in Idaho
In Idaho, long-term care is expensive, and Medicare may not cover it. Government aid is available, but giving away assets can hinder eligibility. Idaho Law Group helps protect assets while qualifying for Medicaid.
Will I Need Long-Term Care?
Idaho's 2023 long-term care costs nearly $9,944 monthly. At age 65, there's almost a 70% chance of needing it, with over half of women and nearly half of men requiring such care.
Will Medicare Pay for Long-Term Care?
Medicare excludes Long Term Care coverage. After hospital discharge to LTC or Rehab, Medicare covers skilled services for a maximum of 100 days, excluding non-skilled assistance with daily activities.
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