By Nathan R. Palmer Continuity and stability are two of the factors Idaho judges must consider when drafting a child custody plan for divorcing parents. The majority of child psychologists and social workers advise parents to establish routines for their children to help create a predictable environment in which children…
By Matthew Stucki Recently I have seen an increase in clients that come to my office and declare that they have made a gift to one or more of their children as part of their Medicaid planning or for some other reason. However, in most of these cases, the individual…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney Idaho is one of the states that offer a Speedy Eviction option to Idaho landlords under certain circumstances. The Speedy Eviction is a term used by lawyers who help Idaho landlords with evictions. A Speedy Eviction is simply a faster option that can be used…
By Lane Erickson, Attorney As I was driving to work one day I saw a bumper sticker on a car that said “At Will Employment Sucks”. Having practiced in employment law for nearly 20 years, I often have clients that misunderstand the at-will employment laws. This particular bumper sticker was…
By Nathan R. Palmer The use of a Miller Trust can help otherwise Medicaid eligible individuals qualify for Idaho Medicaid’s long-term care benefits when their monthly income exceeds $2,199. Individuals will generally not qualify for Idaho Medicaid’s long-term care benefits if their monthly income exceeds $2,199. Long-term care benefits are…
By Fred J. Lewis Under Idaho Worker’s Compensation law, the injured party has the burden of proof to produce medical evidence to support their Idaho Worker’s Compensation claim. This means your treating doctor needs to be on your side. He or she has to be willing to offer an opinion…
By Lane Erickson, Attorney I have represented both landlords and tenants in Idaho for a number of years. I got to know the area of law so well, that I decided to become a landlord myself about eight years ago. There are a lot of important things to understand in…
By Lane V. Erickson Many, but not all Idaho employers offer benefits of some sort to their full-time employees. This could include vacation pay, health, dental or life insurance, sick pay, paid time off for holidays, or other similar benefits. Employment benefits of these types are a fantastic addition to…
By Lane Erickson, Attorney Everyone should have an Estate Plan in place. Additionally everyone should keep their Estate Plan updated during their lifetime. That seems to be simple common sense but I often have clients ask me from a practical standpoint when they should update their Estate Planning. Here are…
By Nathan R. Palmer Most individuals in need of a divorce seek a quick, efficient resolution. Divorce proceedings in southeast Idaho typically last between four and six months, on average. The divorce process entails exchanging information and documentation between the parties, potentially agreeing upon issues, including child custody and spousal…