Understanding No-Contest Clauses in Wills and Trusts

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...

What is the Difference Between a "Durable" Power of Attorney and a "Springing" Power of Attorney?

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

What Are the New Tax Exemptions Impacting My Estate in 2025?

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

What Does It Mean To Die Intestate in the State of Idaho?

When a person dies, their Will is validated, debts are paid, and assets are distributed. This is known as the probate process. Probate in...

A great way to avoid probate is by creating a Living Trust. A Living Trust is a tool that helps provide the disposition of your estate...

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...

First and most importantly, a Trustee is a fiduciary. This means that the Trustee must act on behalf of the best interests of the...

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...

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...