By Stephen J. Muhonen, Creditor’s Rights / Collections Attorney, Racine Olson, PLLP One of the first things I discuss with new clients whom are seeking legal representation to collect money from their debtors is whether the debtor has any assets that can be collected upon. In my opinion, an attorney…
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THE ESTATE PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE
By Lane V. Erickson, Idaho Estate Planning Attorney The percentage of adults in Idaho who have actually taken any steps to complete their estate planning is abysmal. The most recent reports I have been able to study show that only 31% of adults in America have taken any actions towards…
A LOVED ONE HAS PASSED AWAY, WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?
By Lane V. Erickson, Idaho Estate Planning Attorney I’ve been an Idaho estate planning and probate attorney now for nearly 20 years. During that time, I’ve received numerous phone calls from clients letting me know that a family member or loved one has passed away. Usually the purpose of this…
HOW THE NEW SECURE ACT MAY AFFECT YOU
By Lane V. Erickson, Idaho Estate Planning Attorney Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard about the SECURE Act that was recently signed into law by President Trump. This act provides a number of wonderful benefits to individuals who have qualified retirement plans such as 401ks, IRAs,…
THE BIGGEST NEW YEAR ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES
By Lane V. Erickson, Idaho Estate Planning Attorney Both a new year and a new decade are upon us. Because of this, now is a great time to review your own written estate planning documents and make sure that they are valid, and more importantly that they accomplish what you…
SHOULD YOU DO A JOINT WILL WITH YOUR SPOUSE?
By Lane V. Erickson, Idaho Estate Planning Attorney Estate planning, and coming up with a written estate plan, doesn’t need to be difficult. When you have the right help, and you are doing it the right way, it can actually be a fairly simple process. However, many well-meaning individuals often…
CAN A SUICIDE NOTE BE A VALID WILL?
By Lane V. Erickson, Idaho Estate Planning Attorney As an Idaho estate planning attorney, I often get phone calls from clients or potential clients who have questions. I do my best to answer these questions and try to help each individual out as best I can. However, answering questions is…
DO KIDS HAVE A RIGHT TO READ THEIR PARENT’S ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS?
By Lane V. Erickson, Idaho Estate Planning Attorney I’ve been an estate planning attorney now for more than 20 years. During this time, I’ve seen a lot of situations arise between parents and children when it comes to estate planning. In particular, there have been many instances where I have…
CASEY KASEM AND YOUR ESTATE PLANNING
By Lane V. Erickson, Idaho Estate Planning Attorney Several years ago, I posted an article about Casey Kasem’s death and how his children and other family members who were fighting over his estate. As I’ve said before, I often follow celebrities and other famous people when it comes to their…
REPOSSESSION OF COLLATERAL
By Stephen J. Muhonen, Creditor’s Rights / Collections Attorney, Racine Olson, PLLP One of the most important priorities for a creditor or lender when entering into a contract with a borrower or debtor is ensuring they have a perfected security interest in the property that is being purchased. The purpose…