How to Qualify as Administrator of a Sibling’s Estate in Idaho
Do I qualify to be the administrator of my sibling’s estate in Idaho? Note: This article explains how Idaho law generally handles appointment of an administrator (personal representative) for an intestate estate. This is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Idaho attorney or the local district court if you need help with a specific case. […]
Read article →Idaho — Recovering Funeral Expenses and Pre-Administration Costs
Short answer Yes — in Idaho you can usually be reimbursed from the decedent’s probate estate for reasonable funeral and related expenses you paid before the estate is settled. To recover those costs you normally must present a proper claim to the personal representative (executor/administrator) and follow Idaho’s probate procedures. Recovery depends on whether the […]
Read article →Can an Estranged Spouse Claim an Estate if Divorce Wasn't Final? — Idaho
What Happens When a Spouse Dies Before Divorce Is Final: Idaho Estate Rules Explained Short answer: If a legal divorce is not finalized before death, Idaho treats the surviving partner as the legal spouse for estate purposes. That means the surviving spouse can usually inherit under intestacy rules, remain a beneficiary named in a will […]
Read article →Can a consent order be used to skip the court hearing and distribute the sale money by agreement? (Idaho, ID)
Short answer Yes — in Idaho parties can often use a consent order (also called a stipulated order or consent judgment) to avoid a contested hearing and direct the court to distribute sale proceeds by agreement. However, the court must review and approve the proposed order before funds are released. Courts will not approve a […]
Read article →What steps do I need to take to re-record or update a joint survivorship deed after co-owners died? (Idaho)
How to update recorded title after co-owners with a right of survivorship die in Idaho Detailed answer — steps to re-record or update title when joint owners die (Idaho) When co-owners hold property as joint tenants with right of survivorship, ownership of a deceased co-owner’s share usually passes automatically to the surviving owner(s) by operation […]
Read article →How do I force my sibling to give me a copy of our parents’ estate plan in Idaho (ID)?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Idaho law an estate plan (wills, trusts, powers of attorney) is usually private while a parent is alive. After death, a will generally becomes public only when filed for probate. If your sibling refuses to provide a copy, your realistic remedies depend on whether your parents are alive or deceased, […]
Read article →What can I do if the personal representative sends me a payment without explaining how he calculated my share of the estate? — Idaho (ID)
How to respond if a personal representative pays you without explaining how your estate share was calculated Detailed Answer — what Idaho law expects and what you can do When a personal representative (also called an executor or administrator) distributes money from an estate without giving beneficiaries an explanation of how each share was calculated, […]
Read article →What documentation is required to prove I'm the next of kin and qualify as administrator in a reopened estate? (ID)
How to Prove You Are the Next of Kin and Qualify as Administrator When Reopening an Estate in Idaho Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article provides general information about Idaho probate practice and is not legal advice. For help with a specific case, consult a licensed Idaho attorney or the local probate court. […]
Read article →What steps do I need to take when the original estate administrator has died before completing the probate (ID)
What to do when the original estate administrator dies before completing probate in Idaho Short answer: Notify the probate court, file proof of the personal representative’s death, and ask the court to appoint a successor personal representative (often called an administrator). Secure estate assets and continue required filings (inventory, creditor notices, accountings) under the successor’s […]
Read article →How can I reopen my father's closed estate in Idaho so I can be appointed as administrator?
Detailed Answer Short overview: A probate court can sometimes reopen an estate that was previously closed so the court can correct errors, administer newly discovered assets, address creditor claims, or replace a former personal representative. In Idaho, this happens in the county probate court that handled the original case. The typical path is: locate the […]
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