To speak with a Boise Probate Attorney or an Idaho Estate Planning Lawyer, please call (208) 472-2383, for probate and estate planning in Idaho.
As a Boise Probate Attorney one of the most frequent questions I get is how long does it take to complete probate.
Once you have filed a probate action, you must file a notice in your local paper and in the paper where any real property is located or business has been conducted, regardless of whether it was a large business or a small business which belonged to the deceased. The notice informs creditors that any debts owing by the individual will be paid out of the estate. This is important for a small business, in particular, because if the small business has not been incorporated, then the debts are the debts of the individual as well as of the small business. It is important for a large business as well, particularly if the deceased business owner signed personally for any of the debt for the business.
In addition to filing notice, the appropriate paperwork must be completed so that the personal representative can pay the debts of the estate, transfer property and distribute property. The personal representative must do an inventory of the estate to establish what property exists and is available to pay debts and ultimately to be distributed. The personal representative must also keep an account of their activity to provide an accounting if one is requested by the heirs.
Once the debts are paid and the property is distributed the estate can be closed. However, the estate cannot be closed for at least ninety days to give the creditors a chance to file a claim for payment against the estate. After ninety days, if a creditor does not come forward, they will be barred from collecting against the estate.
Once probate is filed, notice has been given, the debts have been paid and the property has been distributed the estate can be closed.
If you need to speak to a Boise Probate Attorney or an Idaho Estate Planning Lawyer, please call (208) 472-2383.
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Boise Divorce Attorney - Divorce Attorneys, Family Law Lawyers, Probate Attorneys, Boise, Idaho
Boise Divorce Attorneys - Boise Probate Attorneys - Family Law Lawyers, (208)472-2383
Today I am going to discuss probate and divorce. What do probate and divorce have to do with each other? A lot, especially when you get divorced and forget to change your will.
As a Boise Divorce Attorney, a piece of advice I always give my divorce clients is, "don't forget to change your will". People often think that once they get divorced, the "spouse" in their will will automatically mean their new spouse. That is not necessarily the case.
If you have written your will to include the language, "my spouse, Jane Doe" and then you divorce Jane Doe, will a court automatically presume you mean your new spouse Susie Q? The Idaho Probate Code has a provision that covers omitted spouses. If you write your will and you leave out your spouse, unless there is evidence to show that it was intentional, your spouse will be given the share that they would have been given if you died intestate (without a will).
So that is the easy part. If you write in your original will, "I leave my property to Jane Doe" and then you divorce and then remarry but you don't take the advice of your Boise Divorce Attorney and you don't change your will and you remarry. Then what happens? Will Jane Doe take a portion of your property, along with Susie Q. As Jane Doe's Boise Probate Attorney, I certainly would argue that she should. Of course, Susie Q's Boise Probate Attorney would argue the contrary.
If you don't take the advice of your Boise Divorce Attorney and change your will when you get a divorce, you could end up with this problem. The Idaho Code can help get your new spouse her share of the property but your ex spouse may still take under your original will. Just a thought!
If you need to speak to a Boise Divorce Attorney or a Boise Probate Attorney, please call, (208) 472-2383 or visit our website. There you can fill out a quick contact form and one of our attorneys will get right back to you.
Today I am going to discuss probate and divorce. What do probate and divorce have to do with each other? A lot, especially when you get divorced and forget to change your will.
As a Boise Divorce Attorney, a piece of advice I always give my divorce clients is, "don't forget to change your will". People often think that once they get divorced, the "spouse" in their will will automatically mean their new spouse. That is not necessarily the case.
If you have written your will to include the language, "my spouse, Jane Doe" and then you divorce Jane Doe, will a court automatically presume you mean your new spouse Susie Q? The Idaho Probate Code has a provision that covers omitted spouses. If you write your will and you leave out your spouse, unless there is evidence to show that it was intentional, your spouse will be given the share that they would have been given if you died intestate (without a will).
So that is the easy part. If you write in your original will, "I leave my property to Jane Doe" and then you divorce and then remarry but you don't take the advice of your Boise Divorce Attorney and you don't change your will and you remarry. Then what happens? Will Jane Doe take a portion of your property, along with Susie Q. As Jane Doe's Boise Probate Attorney, I certainly would argue that she should. Of course, Susie Q's Boise Probate Attorney would argue the contrary.
If you don't take the advice of your Boise Divorce Attorney and change your will when you get a divorce, you could end up with this problem. The Idaho Code can help get your new spouse her share of the property but your ex spouse may still take under your original will. Just a thought!
If you need to speak to a Boise Divorce Attorney or a Boise Probate Attorney, please call, (208) 472-2383 or visit our website. There you can fill out a quick contact form and one of our attorneys will get right back to you.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Boise Divorce Lawyers Attorney - Boise Family Law Attorneys Lawyer - Divorce, Custody, Family Law in Idaho
Statistics show that the divorce rate in Idaho is going up. What does than mean for you? We never want to think that it can happen to us, but given the rate of divorce in Idaho is 51% it makes sense to plan ahead. By planning ahead I don't mean planning your divorce like you would plan your estate to avoid probate. However, as a Boise Divorce Attorney I have seen situations where a little planning could have saved a marriage.
People often approach me as a Boise Divorce Attorney and ask for help with prenuptial agreements. Prenuptial agreements aren't for everyone. People think they are cold and unloving, and an acceptance that a divorce will happen. Whether you agree with creating a plan before you are married to divide property after you get a divorce, is a personal preference and just one plan available to help you avoid the divorce court like you would avoid the probate court with estate planning.
Another planning tool is counseling. People often opt for counseling when things get really bad in their marriage and it is headed for divorce. Counseling can be a valuable tool for marriages and can even sometimes prevent divorce if it isn't used as a band aid measure.
When we get married and decide to have kids the last thing on our minds is who will get custody if we get a divorce. As a Boise Divorce Attorney I often hear that parenting issues fueled the divorce. Many couples disagree on how to raise the kids, who will provide the day to day care and how decisions will be made. This is where a little planning, again like your estate plan to keep you out of probate, can pay off. If possible, before you get married, but at least during the marriage child rearing should be a regular topic of conversation.
Another area, that as a Boise Divorce Attorney, I hear has fueled divorce is finances. How you earn and spend your money can be a point of agreement or a point of contention. Making money a topic of conversation and discussion before spending becomes an issues can go a long way in preventing divorce issues.
Basically, what marriage planning is about is communication. As a Boise Divorce Attorney I would say the biggest factor in divorce that I see is a break down of communication. Preventing this break down through understanding that it can happen and taking an active role to prevent it goes a long way in preventing divorce.
Sometimes, however, divorce and an ensuing custody battle are inevitable. If anytime has been spent during the marriage working on communication, it will aid in the divorce and custody settlement. During a divorce where there are custody issues, judges in Boise will order the parties to mediation. In mediation you are given the opportunity to work out your own custody arrangement in a way that makes sense to you. If you can communicate you will get the best possible custody arrangement for each of you.
If you are seeking a divorce or have custody issues and need to speak to a Boise Divorce Attorney, please call (208)472-2383.
People often approach me as a Boise Divorce Attorney and ask for help with prenuptial agreements. Prenuptial agreements aren't for everyone. People think they are cold and unloving, and an acceptance that a divorce will happen. Whether you agree with creating a plan before you are married to divide property after you get a divorce, is a personal preference and just one plan available to help you avoid the divorce court like you would avoid the probate court with estate planning.
Another planning tool is counseling. People often opt for counseling when things get really bad in their marriage and it is headed for divorce. Counseling can be a valuable tool for marriages and can even sometimes prevent divorce if it isn't used as a band aid measure.
When we get married and decide to have kids the last thing on our minds is who will get custody if we get a divorce. As a Boise Divorce Attorney I often hear that parenting issues fueled the divorce. Many couples disagree on how to raise the kids, who will provide the day to day care and how decisions will be made. This is where a little planning, again like your estate plan to keep you out of probate, can pay off. If possible, before you get married, but at least during the marriage child rearing should be a regular topic of conversation.
Another area, that as a Boise Divorce Attorney, I hear has fueled divorce is finances. How you earn and spend your money can be a point of agreement or a point of contention. Making money a topic of conversation and discussion before spending becomes an issues can go a long way in preventing divorce issues.
Basically, what marriage planning is about is communication. As a Boise Divorce Attorney I would say the biggest factor in divorce that I see is a break down of communication. Preventing this break down through understanding that it can happen and taking an active role to prevent it goes a long way in preventing divorce.
Sometimes, however, divorce and an ensuing custody battle are inevitable. If anytime has been spent during the marriage working on communication, it will aid in the divorce and custody settlement. During a divorce where there are custody issues, judges in Boise will order the parties to mediation. In mediation you are given the opportunity to work out your own custody arrangement in a way that makes sense to you. If you can communicate you will get the best possible custody arrangement for each of you.
If you are seeking a divorce or have custody issues and need to speak to a Boise Divorce Attorney, please call (208)472-2383.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Boise Criminal Lawyers, Boise DUI Attorneys, Boise Divorce Attorney, Boise Family Law Lawyer, Boise Probate Attorneys
Boise Criminal Lawyers, DUI Attorneys, Boise Divorce Attorney, Family Law Lawyer, Boise Probate Attorneys in Idaho, (208) 472-2383, criminal defense, DUI, DWP, divorce, custody, family law, probate, wills, trusts, estates and estate planning in Idaho.
Boise Criminal Lawyers operate in the world of the criminal court. In addition to seeing a whole spectrum of crime in Idaho, every Boise Criminal Lawyer sees the penalties bestowed upon those who have committed a crime. As a Boise Criminal Lawyer, people always ask, "what penalty will I get". The best answer any criminal lawyer can offer is "it depends". There is no black and white answer because the law sets forth the maximum penalty, and sometimes the minimum penalty, but the actual penalty you receive will depend upon a variety of things. The penalty for a crime if Idaho varies based upon the judge, the prosecuting attorney, the state's lawyer, and the crime itself. Every judge looks at things differently and each prosecutor offers different plea agreements. It also depends upon if you take your case to trial or if you accept a plea agreement.
In addition the penalty an offender receives is based upon a variety of other things including the crime itself, whether it was a misdemeanor or a felony, if there were multiple crimes, if any of the crime was aggravated by the use of deadly force and how many other criminal convictions the person has received.
Often, when the party being charged with the crime is not a repeat offender, the penalty will be less. Judges will give, or prosecuting attorneys will offer suspended portions of the sentence. A good example of this is jail time. If a crime sets a maximum penalty of 30 days in jail, a judge might order 30 days with all 30 days suspended. So, does this mean that you are off scott free? Not necessarily. When you commit a crime in Idaho you are also placed on probation, or parole if the original sentence included time in the state penitentiary. What probation or parole does is places a time frame where if you commit another crime, or violate any term of your probation or parole while you are on probation or parole, the judge can cause the entire suspended sentence to be reinstated and you will have to serve or pay any portion of the penalty that was suspended.
If you need to speak to an attorney, including a Boise Criminal Lawyer or a Boise DUI Attorney, a Boise Divorce Attorney, a Boise Probate Attorney or an Idaho Family Law Lawyer, please call, (208) 472-2383. You can also visit our website and fill out a quick contact form and one of our lawyers will get right back to you. Please let our attorneys know the best way to contact you.
Boise Criminal Lawyers operate in the world of the criminal court. In addition to seeing a whole spectrum of crime in Idaho, every Boise Criminal Lawyer sees the penalties bestowed upon those who have committed a crime. As a Boise Criminal Lawyer, people always ask, "what penalty will I get". The best answer any criminal lawyer can offer is "it depends". There is no black and white answer because the law sets forth the maximum penalty, and sometimes the minimum penalty, but the actual penalty you receive will depend upon a variety of things. The penalty for a crime if Idaho varies based upon the judge, the prosecuting attorney, the state's lawyer, and the crime itself. Every judge looks at things differently and each prosecutor offers different plea agreements. It also depends upon if you take your case to trial or if you accept a plea agreement.
In addition the penalty an offender receives is based upon a variety of other things including the crime itself, whether it was a misdemeanor or a felony, if there were multiple crimes, if any of the crime was aggravated by the use of deadly force and how many other criminal convictions the person has received.
Often, when the party being charged with the crime is not a repeat offender, the penalty will be less. Judges will give, or prosecuting attorneys will offer suspended portions of the sentence. A good example of this is jail time. If a crime sets a maximum penalty of 30 days in jail, a judge might order 30 days with all 30 days suspended. So, does this mean that you are off scott free? Not necessarily. When you commit a crime in Idaho you are also placed on probation, or parole if the original sentence included time in the state penitentiary. What probation or parole does is places a time frame where if you commit another crime, or violate any term of your probation or parole while you are on probation or parole, the judge can cause the entire suspended sentence to be reinstated and you will have to serve or pay any portion of the penalty that was suspended.
If you need to speak to an attorney, including a Boise Criminal Lawyer or a Boise DUI Attorney, a Boise Divorce Attorney, a Boise Probate Attorney or an Idaho Family Law Lawyer, please call, (208) 472-2383. You can also visit our website and fill out a quick contact form and one of our lawyers will get right back to you. Please let our attorneys know the best way to contact you.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Boise Divorce Attorney - Boise Criminal Lawyer - Boise DUI Lawyer - Boise Probate Attorney - Boise Personal Injury Lawyer - Employment Law - Small Business
Boise Divorce Attorney, Boise Criminal Lawyer, Boise Probate Attorney, Boise Personal Injury Lawyer, (208) 472-2383, for a free consultation, Divorce, Custody, Family Law, Criminal Defense, DUI, DWP, Probate, Wills, Estates and Trusts, Personal Injury.
What can the lawyers at Kershisnik Law do for you? Here is an overview of our attorney services:
Boise Divorce Attorney- Kershisnik Law's attorneys provide all family law legal services including divorce, custody, modification, child support, visitation, termination, adoption and domestic violence. Divorce, custody and family law services are provided in Boise and the surrounding areas, including Ada, Canyon, Elmore, Owyhee, Washington, Boise and Valley Counties. A Boise Divorce Attorney from Kershisnik Law will help you resolve your divorce and custody issues and help you through all areas of family law in Idaho.
Boise Criminal Lawyer - Kershisnik Law provides all criminal defense, including assault and battery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, possession, drug charges, marijuana and meth possession, sex crimes, indecent exposure, lewd and lascivious conduct, child porn possession, internet crime, forgery and all criminal law issues, including parole violation, probation violation and post judgment relief. The Boise Criminal Lawyers at Kershisnik Law practice throughout the Treasure Valley and the surrounding areas. The Criminal Lawyers at Kershisnik Law know Idaho Law and will help you through the criminal law system. Whether you wish to seek a plea agreement or you want to take your case to trial, Kershisnik Law can provide you experience at a price you can afford.
Boise DUI Lawyer - Kershisnik Law provides legal representation for DUI, DWP and all driving under the influence related crime in Idaho, including 1st time, 2nd time and 3rd time DUI, excessive DUI, felony and misdemeanor DUI.
Boise Probate Attorneys - Kershisnik Law provides Estate Planning and Probate Services including, Wills, Estates, Trusts and Probate. An Estate plan helps you have control over your estate. You can decide who gets what property through the use of a will, or a trust and you can influence how much, if any, taxes will need to be paid on your estate in probate. One of our Probate or Estate Planning Attorneys can help you plan your estate the way that you want it - the way that works best for you.
Boise Personal Injury Lawyers - Kershisnik Law provides legal representation for personal injury, including injuries incurred as a result of car accidents, slip and fall, dog bite, premise liablity, product liability, DUI, and all accident injury. A Personal Injury Lawyer will negotiate a settlement on your behalf with the insurance companies or litigate your personal injury case if it is necessary to take it to trial to make you whole.
Boise Employment Attorneys - Kershisnik Law offers representation for wage claim cases, wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment. During these hard economic times, an employment attorney can help you get a money settlement when you have been wrongly terminated or have not had your wages paid. In addition, an employment lawyer can help bring you justice when your rights have been violated.
Boise Small Business Attorney - Kershisnik Law provides small business legal services such as small business formation, dissolution and operating agreements. Kershisnik Law also provides a whole range of services involving small business in Idaho.
If you need to speak to a Boise Divorce Attorney, a Boise Criminal Lawyer, a Boise DUI Lawyer, Boise Personal Injury Lawyers, Boise Probate Attorneys, Boise Employment Lawyers or Boise Small Business Attorneys, please call (208) 472-2383. You will be glad you did.
What can the lawyers at Kershisnik Law do for you? Here is an overview of our attorney services:
Boise Divorce Attorney- Kershisnik Law's attorneys provide all family law legal services including divorce, custody, modification, child support, visitation, termination, adoption and domestic violence. Divorce, custody and family law services are provided in Boise and the surrounding areas, including Ada, Canyon, Elmore, Owyhee, Washington, Boise and Valley Counties. A Boise Divorce Attorney from Kershisnik Law will help you resolve your divorce and custody issues and help you through all areas of family law in Idaho.
Boise Criminal Lawyer - Kershisnik Law provides all criminal defense, including assault and battery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, possession, drug charges, marijuana and meth possession, sex crimes, indecent exposure, lewd and lascivious conduct, child porn possession, internet crime, forgery and all criminal law issues, including parole violation, probation violation and post judgment relief. The Boise Criminal Lawyers at Kershisnik Law practice throughout the Treasure Valley and the surrounding areas. The Criminal Lawyers at Kershisnik Law know Idaho Law and will help you through the criminal law system. Whether you wish to seek a plea agreement or you want to take your case to trial, Kershisnik Law can provide you experience at a price you can afford.
Boise DUI Lawyer - Kershisnik Law provides legal representation for DUI, DWP and all driving under the influence related crime in Idaho, including 1st time, 2nd time and 3rd time DUI, excessive DUI, felony and misdemeanor DUI.
Boise Probate Attorneys - Kershisnik Law provides Estate Planning and Probate Services including, Wills, Estates, Trusts and Probate. An Estate plan helps you have control over your estate. You can decide who gets what property through the use of a will, or a trust and you can influence how much, if any, taxes will need to be paid on your estate in probate. One of our Probate or Estate Planning Attorneys can help you plan your estate the way that you want it - the way that works best for you.
Boise Personal Injury Lawyers - Kershisnik Law provides legal representation for personal injury, including injuries incurred as a result of car accidents, slip and fall, dog bite, premise liablity, product liability, DUI, and all accident injury. A Personal Injury Lawyer will negotiate a settlement on your behalf with the insurance companies or litigate your personal injury case if it is necessary to take it to trial to make you whole.
Boise Employment Attorneys - Kershisnik Law offers representation for wage claim cases, wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment. During these hard economic times, an employment attorney can help you get a money settlement when you have been wrongly terminated or have not had your wages paid. In addition, an employment lawyer can help bring you justice when your rights have been violated.
Boise Small Business Attorney - Kershisnik Law provides small business legal services such as small business formation, dissolution and operating agreements. Kershisnik Law also provides a whole range of services involving small business in Idaho.
If you need to speak to a Boise Divorce Attorney, a Boise Criminal Lawyer, a Boise DUI Lawyer, Boise Personal Injury Lawyers, Boise Probate Attorneys, Boise Employment Lawyers or Boise Small Business Attorneys, please call (208) 472-2383. You will be glad you did.
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