Justin Jeppesen:Why a Will Matters to those Young, Single and Without Children

You have been told you need to create a Will or Trust. But, you have decided to wait or that you do not need one. If you decide you don’t need to create a Will or Trust, you should at least understand what you are facing in order to make an informed decision.

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Justin Jeppesen: Does Your Will Not Name Guardians For Your Minor Kids? The State of Idaho Will.

If your big “What If” question that keeps you up at night centers around your children and what could happen to them if you were to pass away, it is time to answer that question. By properly naming Guardians in case of death, temporary Guardians in case of incapacity, or Power of Attorney in case of travel or incapacity, the answer to your “What If” will be exactly what you want it to be.

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Justin Jeppesen: Prince's Apparent Estate Planning Mistake is Your Learning Opportunity

You can learn from Prince’s Estate Planning misstep. Although you probably don’t have a multi-hundred-million dollar estate, the same lesson are relevant to you and me. We get a front row view of what could happen if you or I fail to create a Will or Trust.

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Justin Jeppesen: You Named Guardians in Your Will? Great, Did You Make One of These Common Mistakes?

Many of us make an estate plan with one main concern, "What will happen to my children if something happens to me?" Unfortunately, many guardianship plans are incomplete and make one of these common mistakes. If you have not legally documented guardians for your children, I invite you to do so. Even if you have, please read to see whether or not your plan is complete.

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Justin Jeppesen: Must I Probate an Estate With No or Little Assets?

Have you been placed in charge of administering an estate of a loved one? Did that loved one have little or no assets and you are looking for options? Idaho law allows for a Small Estate Affidavit in lieu of Probate in some scenarios. Is the Affidavit right for you?

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Justin Jeppesen: When is Probate Required?

"When is Probate required?" This is a common question presented to me in meetings with clients. Fortunately, there are only two metrics that require a Probate. However, most adults meet at least one of these metrics. Therefore, the Estate of most Idahoans is required to go through Probate. I invite you to read on to discover what triggers Probate and what are pros and cons of methods of avoiding Probate.

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Justin Jeppesen: How Much Does a Probate Cost?

Worried about costs of Probate? Have you been placed in charge of Probating a loved one’s Will or Intestate Estate? Or, are you researching your Estate Planning options and the costs associated? I invite you to read this post for an introductory understanding of potential costs.

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Justin Jeppesen: What is Probate? Idaho Attorney Explains

Probate doesn’t have to be a scary thought or experience. People are often only afraid of what they do not understand or know. I have written about the five basic steps involved in Probate. While each step varies a little with each family, the basic goal of each step stays true.

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Justin Jeppesen: How to Keep Your Family from Disputing Over Your Will

Worried about family feuds after you pass away? Want to ensure your wishes are followed and not altered after you are gone? Do you want to keep the peace between your children once you are no longer here to play peace keeper? Read on to discover how to best accomplish this goal.

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