by Joseph Ray Powers | Jan 1, 2024 | Trust & Estate Law
A trustee and a distribution trustee, while similar in their roles as fiduciaries, can have different specific responsibilities depending on the context of the trust and its terms. Trustee: A trustee is a person or a firm that holds and administers property or assets...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 25, 2023 | Trust & Estate Law
Odd, Surprising, & Potentially Cruel Inclusions In Individuals’ Wills Among the 51 unique items bequeathed in people’s last wills and testaments, published on the Pets Reporter, these top 16 stand out for their particularly unexpected and surprising...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 25, 2023 | Trust & Estate Law
In Idaho, as in many other states, trust and estate disputes can be complex and emotionally charged, often involving sensitive family dynamics. To address these disputes in a more structured and potentially less adversarial way, a process known as Trust Estate Dispute...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 24, 2023 | Trust & Estate Law
In the context of an irrevocable trust, the grantor’s ability to modify, dissolve, or engage with a lawyer to take action on the trust can be limited, depending on the terms of the trust and the laws of the jurisdiction where the trust is established. ...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 17, 2023 | Trust & Estate Law
In Idaho, certain professionals are legally obligated to report cases of elder abuse. According to Idaho Statutes Section 39-5303, licensed medical professionals, emergency services personnel, facility employees, skilled nursing facility employees, employees...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 14, 2023 | Trust & Estate Law
Does Idaho Law Require All Interested Parties To Be Notified — In Writing — About The Offer To Terminate? Yes, Idaho law requires that all interested parties be notified in writing about the offer to terminate a trust. According to Section 15-7-402 of the...