You are right that there may not be much left after completing the probate. However, legal fees should not be huge - maybe $2500 to $3500 for the...

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The question you pose is complicated. Most all estate planning requires a balancing of alternatives to create the best fit for a situation. Here,...

Can I take over an owner contract home since my parents have both passed away

Because you are dealing with an owner contract, the first place to look is the language of the contract itself to see if you are eligible to...

My mom is in an assisted living facility, Hospice is being called in today. I am the Executor of her estate. Do I make all the

Sorry that you must face these difficult decisions. Yes, the first thing to do is talk with your mother to see if she created a prepaid funeral...

What are the requirements for a valid will in idaho falls?

If your will was simply signed by you and acknowledged by a Notary, then, it will not be valid in Idaho. A valid Idaho Will must either be...

Can I file a copy of a will or make my sister produce the original?

Although there is no way to force your sister to produce the original, assuming that she has it, you can work around her. First, you should send...

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Regarding a lost original Gen Dur POA, is there an authentication or certification process available for the copy to be valid?

I assume for this answer that the person who granted the original power is now incapacitated. In that case, if the original POA was notarized, you...

Do I need to have my deceased husbands estate in probate before I can open a bank account?

More information is needed to respond accurately. If there are assets of less than $100,000, none of which are real property assets, then, you can...

May I sell my dad's home, which is held in a family trust?

As the Guardian and Conservator of your father's person and estate, you have certain powers provided by the court and Idaho statutes to manage your...

Is is ethical for an attorney first to represent the Estate, then represent the Trustee (who is also a beneficiary)?

Your question is somewhat confusing since you talk about an Estate on one hand and the Trustee of a Trust on the other hand. I will assume that...