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The Utility of NFA-Compliant Gun Trusts
Many Idahoans count on their firearms to keep themselves and their families safe from harm. Unfortunately, one kind of harm can be...
Macy M. White
Sep 17, 20244 min read
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FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements
FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its Final Non-Compete Clause Rule...
Kimberly Soyer
Jun 19, 20243 min read
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Reducing Disputes With Joint Ownership
A situation on the rise in our practice is the growth of joint ownership between – parents and children, siblings, extended family and...
Roch Clapp
Apr 23, 20243 min read
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Estate Planning Resolutions
Estate Planning Resolutions: Fun and Informative Estate Planning Goals for the New Year As we start the new year, why not kick things off...
Kimberly Soyer
Jan 3, 20243 min read
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BUSINESS OWNERS BEWARE: THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT IS COMING
The United States Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will become effective on January 1, 2024. The CTA was enacted under the National...
Sandra Clapp
Dec 12, 20233 min read
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CHANGES TO THE IDAHO HEALTH CARE REGISTRY
Planning for your future medical decisions is a standard part of the estate planning process. It is important to give thought to and...
Sandra Clapp
Oct 14, 20213 min read
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How to Incorporate Charitable Giving into Your Estate Plan
People donate to charities for a variety of reasons. Often the gift to a charity is to honor a loved one, to provide to those less...
Kimberly Soyer
Apr 7, 20214 min read
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Estate Litigation and TEDRA
Sometimes issues can arise after a person dies that unfortunately require court intervention to resolve. The term “litigation” generally...
Megan Mignella
Feb 22, 20214 min read
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Homeowner’s Exemption Updates and Information
In Idaho, each owner-occupied primary residence (house or manufactured home) and up to one acre of land is eligible for a homeowner's...
Kimberly Soyer
Dec 2, 20203 min read
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I Gave My Home to My Kids to Avoid Probate And Now I Am Being Evicted
As an estate planner, a common question I hear from clients is “maybe I should just give my house to my kids to avoid probate.” Other...
Admin
Sep 1, 20204 min read
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Importance of Updating Estate Plan Post Divorce
The divorce process can be lengthy and emotionally consuming, especially during the challenges of a global pandemic. However, even in...
Admin
Aug 11, 20203 min read
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Precautions to Prevent Financial Abuse
Financial abuse against elderly or isolated persons is an issue that is widespread. Due to the current global pandemic, the need for...
Roch Clapp
Jul 7, 20204 min read
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Estate Planning During a Pandemic
I know - you are probably thinking "not another Coronavirus article." Sure we are all overwhelmed and tired of thinking about the...
Roch Clapp
Jun 9, 20203 min read
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Don't Miss The Joy
Greetings and I hope this message finds you and your family in good health. I wanted to reach out to you not with an article about estate...
Roch Clapp
May 11, 20203 min read
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BENEFICIARY PLANNING ISSUES UNDER THE SECURE ACT by Sandra L. Clapp
The SECURE Act was included in the bipartisan spending bill that was signed int law by President Trump on December 20, 2019. The SECURE...
Roch Clapp
Feb 19, 20203 min read
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The Grandparents Estate Plan
Grandparents now days, more than ever, are highly involved in their grandchildren’s lives. Whether the grandparent attends school...
Roch Clapp
Sep 10, 20194 min read
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Tips on a Successful Business Transition
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), 28 million small businesses in America account for 54% of all U.S. sales. The...
Roch Clapp
Aug 20, 20193 min read
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How to Get a Senior to Stop Driving When it is No Longer Safe
If you have discovered that a senior family member is no longer able to safely drive, the question becomes how to get them to stop...
Roch Clapp
Aug 14, 20194 min read
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Important Enactments and Revisions Affecting Estate and Tax Planning 2019
As the yearly deadline of April 15 draws closer, many Americans are reevaluating their taxes in light of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...
Roch Clapp
Jul 16, 20194 min read
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Estate Planning After the New Tax Changes - 2018
With the New Year comes new resolutions, new perspectives, and of particular importance for the field of estate planning, a new tax...
Roch Clapp
Aug 16, 20184 min read
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