By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney I meet with clients almost every day to discuss their estate planning. When I do this I discuss the differences between estate planning and intestacy. Most of my clients are surprised to hear a default estate plan exists for everyone. It is only when a…
By Lane V. Erickson, attorney Nearly everyone with a hand in employment law is familiar that a change to the Fair Labor Standards Act will take place the end of this year which will have an impact on who qualifies to earn overtime pay. This change is known as the…
By Lane V. Erickson, attorney The relationship between landlord and tenant is unique in the legal field and, as a result, is somewhat complicated. Both parties have certain statutory obligations to each other, defined by state law, and the written lease agreement which aims to reduce the complexity and confusion…
By Patrick N. George It is no secret that divorce is often one of the most complex and emotional experiences of a person’s life. In fact, divorce has often been referred to as a two step process. The first step is the actual legal steps to get the divorce while…
By Patrick N. George One of the biggest causes of injuries to both adults and children in Idaho continues to be car accidents. Back and neck injuries are common following an accident, including rear-end collisions which are the largest type of crash in the city. The design of cars and…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney In the many years that I’ve worked as an estate planning attorney, I have met a variety of people. I find that most people are generally interested in getting their estate planning done, but don’t know how to get started. I’ve also found that completing…
By Fred Lewis There are occasions when a third party hurts or injures someone while they are working. The injured Idaho worker can bring a claim against these negligent third parties. Under Idaho Code §72-223 the Idaho Worker’s Compensation Insurance Company has a subrogated claim or right to reimbursement from…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney For parents with minor children, setting up a basic Estate Plan is the single most important thing you can do. Completing an estate plan allows parents to make sure their child or children will be cared and provided for. Here are the 2 most important…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney When a person believes their fair housing rights have been violated they can contact the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) who is the administrative agency responsible for investigating and enforcing the FHA. Such a tenant can contact the HUD by letter, fax, e-mail,…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney The internet has become an integral part of our everyday lives. In fact, it’s hard to imagine a time before emails, YouTube, Facebook, tweeting, Instagram, Amazon and so on. However, not everything having to do with the internet is great. Additionally, not all the information…