Here are some key benefits of having a trust: Avoiding Probate : A major benefit of a trust is that it allows your assets to bypass...

A durable power of attorney and a springing power of attorney are both legal instruments that authorize someone to make decisions for...

Estate planning encompasses more than just drafting a will. It involves drafting trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.

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First and foremost, a financial power of attorney is a legal document that grants another person ("the agent") the authority to make...

Ancillary probate is a secondary, separate probate that takes place in another state, other than the decedent's home state. It is a...

The federal estate tax, also known as the "death tax", is a tax on inherited assets. In 2023, this tax applied to assets over 12.92...

A Trust Protector is a disinterested, nonbeneficiary, third party who provides protection to the trust from an uncooperative trustee or...

I.C. 15-3-801 When a loved one dies, there are many questions you may be asking yourself. One of which may be, how do I discharge the...

In celebration of the upcoming 2022 holiday season, Riverstone Estate Planning is offering $100 off a simple will and supporting...

The state of Idaho has an interesting and expedited probate process for certain estates. This process is called, “Summary...

Happy holidays! As we round the bend into 2022, it may please some of you to review the IRS annual inflation adjustments: The annual gift...

If you are selected as a Personal Representative, or Executor, under someone's Will, most likely one of your tasks will be to hold the...

Naming a Personal Representative ("PR") can be a difficult and somewhat daunting task. A PR is the person, named in your Will, who...

The other day, I was out to a birthday dinner for a friend. I met a married couple who asked me, "Since its just us, we don't have any...

A revocable living trust is a similar mechanism to a Will, allowing the Grantor to leave property to the beneficiaries of his or her...

We are pleased to announce that Riverstone Estate Planning & Probate has relocated to the historic Chase Building in downtown Boise, at...

Family Trusts are set up for the benefit of the spouse and the grantors' children, or in some cases, only the children. For estate...

A Will provides a mechanism for you to make the decisions regarding the administration of your estate and the timing and terms of...

Certain assets such as life insurance policies pass outside of probate. The separate filing must be made with each life insurance company...