Busting Estate Planning Myths: What You Need to Know Estate planning is a crucial step in ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your death. However, there…
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Navigating estate planning, senior matters and elder care.
Welcome to Idaho Estate Planning’s Blog, a guide to navigating estate planning and elder care. Our goal is to provide experienced legal insights and education on senior matters.
Our blog, authored by experienced professionals including founding attorney, Mark Wight, and Carly Ward, and other team members, addresses crucial topics such as drafting wills, establishing trusts, navigating Idaho’s legal landscape, avoiding senior-targeted scams, reducing elder abuse risk, and planning for long-term care. We also cover Medicaid, estate planning basics, and senior living options in Idaho.
We understand the unique challenges faced by seniors. Our articles offer practical advice on managing assets and ensuring your legal affairs are in order. We emphasize safeguarding against prevalent scams and abuse to create a secure environment for your later years.
With a wealth of experience in Idaho’s estate law, our mission goes beyond planning for the future; it’s about ensuring a safe, informed, and secure present. Explore our blog, suggest topics, and reach out with any questions or for personal legal advice. Let’s tackle the challenges of aging together with confidence and peace of mind.
Step 1: Knowledge & Preparation are Key Understanding the different care options and living arrangements available is essential. People often believe the government will fully cover long-term care, but that’s…
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The Importance of Long-Term Care Planning Did you know that 60% of us will need long-term care at some point in our lives? It’s essential to plan for IF and…
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If you’re running a small business, chances are you’ve got enough on your plate without worrying about new government regulations. But the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is important to know,…
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Checking In with Aging Loved Ones: What to Look For and Discuss Checking in on your loved ones is important and now is a good time to do it. Whether…
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Giving Your Kids What They Really Want: A Plan For the Future At Idaho Estate Planning, we often hear from families who want to pass something meaningful to their children…
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In the past, most deaths were caused by accidents, diseases, or physical conditions that led inevitably to death. Life-saving medical interventions, such as ventilators, feeding tubes, and complex surgeries, were…
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The Importance of Living Wills in Your Estate Plan Living Wills, also known as Advanced Healthcare Directives in Idaho, are a vital component of your estate plan, healthcare decisions, and…
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The Value of Community One valuable lesson we've learned in our legal industry, and working with seniors and families, is the importance of community. Just as it takes a village…
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Preserving Your Independence Enjoy the fruits of a life's work, experience new adventures, or simply relish the peace that comes with retirement by preserving your independence. These are the golden…
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Even though Valentine's Day has passed (and now the candy is on sale) we still want to focus on how planning helps your loved ones; taking care of your sweetheart.…
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According to a survey conducted by AARP, 3 in 4 Americans want to age in place. This term continues to grow in popularity, though few have a clear understanding of…
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