Natasha focuses her practice primarily on estate planning, probate, along with estate and trust administration. She also has extensive experience in administering and settling complex and contested decedent’s estates, handling will contests, establishing guardianships and conservatorships, and drafting estate planning documents.
Natasha is a frequent speaker on the topics of estate planning and probate.
Prior to joining Angstman Johnson, Natasha worked for a large law firm in Memphis, Tennessee, where she practiced in the areas of estate planning, tax, probate, civil litigation and bankruptcy.
Natasha graduated from Southern Methodist University with B.A. degrees in both Political Science and Advertising. She received her J.D. from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University.
When she is not practicing law, Natasha enjoys traveling with her husband, volunteering in the community and helping entrepreneurs build a successful online presence for their business.
Representative Matters
Speaking Engagements
“Estate Planning Basics: Client Interviews & Planning for Incapacity”
“Probate & Inheritance in Idaho” Presentation for the Idaho Land Title Association
“Drafting Basic Estate Planning Documents: Client Interviews & Key Elements of Effective Wills”
“Ethical Considerations in Tax Law and Charitable Planning with Retirement Plan Assets”
“Using Living Trusts and Powers of Attorney as Estate Planning Tools”
“Planning Methods to Control Medical Treatment”
“Asset Protection after the Tennessee Investment Services Act”
“Foreclosures: How Bankruptcy Changes the Landscape”
“Expert Testimony: Going Back to the Basics: An Analysis of Federal and State Law Governing the Admissibility of Expert Testimony”
“Law Practice Ethics”
Publications
Author, “Expert Witnesses: Judges call into question whether experts help juries or replace them,” special to the Memphis Business Journal, 2005″
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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ID | Active | 2009 | 08/07/2022 |
MS | Inactive | 2006 | 07/14/2022 |
TN | Active | 2004 | 06/29/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star Award | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
Women of the Year | Idaho Business Review | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Angstman Johnson | 2009 - Present |
Associate | Glankler Brown, PLLC | 2004 - 2009 |
Law Clerk | Cynthia Johnson Rerko, P.C. | 2003 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Idaho Women Lawyers | Member | 2011 - Present |
Idaho State Bar | Member | 2009 - Present |
Idaho State Bar, Taxation, Probate and Trust Law Section | Chairman | 2014 - 2015 |
Idaho State Bar, Taxation, Probate and Trust Law Section | Vice Chair | 2013 - 2014 |
Idaho State Bar, Taxation, Probate and Trust Law Section | Secretary/Treasurer | 2012 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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SuperLawyers Magazine | Unbecoming | 2019 |
The Advocate (Idaho State Bar) | The Idaho Attorneys’ Guide to Avoiding the McWill or McTrust | 2013 |
Memphis Business Journal | Expert Witnesses: Judges call into question whether experts help juries or replace them | 2005 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Southern Methodist University | J.D. | 2004 |
Southern Methodist University | B.A. | 2001 |
Southern Methodist University | B.A. | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Drafting Effective Wils and Trusts | Fundamental Principles of Will Drafting | 2013 |
The Probate Process From Start to Finish | Uncovering the Laws of Intestacy and How They May Apply & Managing The Inventory | 2013 |
Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step Is Important | Foundations of Estate Administration Defined and Preparing to Begin the Administration Process | 2012 |
Estate Planning Basics | “Estate Planning Basics: Client Interviews & Planning for Incapacity” | 2011 |
Idaho Land Title Association Conference | “Probate & Inheritance in Idaho” | 2011 |
Drafting Basic Estate Planning Documents | Drafting Basic Estate Planning Documents: Client Interviews & Key Elements of Effective Wills | 2010 |
Real Property Foreclosure: A Step-By-Step Workshop | “Foreclosures: How Bankruptcy Changes the Landscape” | 2010 |
Using Living Trusts and Powers of Attorney as Estate Planning Tools | Using Living Trusts and Powers of Attorney as Estate Planning Tools | 2008 |
CLE-Ski | "Asset Protection after the Tennessee Investment Services Act" | 2008 |
Ethical Considerations in Tax Law and Charitable Planning with Retirement Plan Assets | Ethical Considerations in Tax Law and Charitable Planning with Retirement Plan Assets | 2007 |
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I endorse this lawyer. Natasha is a great resource for her clients and for her fellow lawyers in the community.
Curtis Runger, Probate Attorney on Jan 17, 2013
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Natasha is an intelligent, hard working and aggressive attorney. She offers her clients a great wealth of knowledge in the area of probate law. I have personally observed Natasha in a courtroom setting and have always come away extremely impressed with her instincts and acumen. I endorse this lawyer.
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