Idaho: Can a Prenuptial Agreement Change a Life Estate or Your Share of a Parent’s Estate?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — a valid prenuptial agreement can change what a surviving spouse receives from a decedent’s estate in Idaho, and that change can indirectly affect what you receive. But whether it affects an existing life estate or your specific share depends on the language of the agreement and how the life […]
Read article →Confirming Your Share from the Sale of a Sibling’s House — Idaho Probate FAQ
How to confirm the personal representative correctly calculated your percentage share from the sale of an estate property in Idaho Quick answer: In Idaho, beneficiaries can request the estate accounting and supporting sale documents from the personal representative (often called the executor). Review the sale closing statement and the estate accounting to confirm the personal […]
Read article →Idaho — Can I Sell My Mother’s House During Probate When There’s a Mortgage?
Can a home in probate with a mortgage be sold in Idaho? Short answer: Yes — but only if the person with legal authority to act for the estate (usually the personal representative/executor) has authority to sell the property, and the mortgage is handled at closing (paid off or assumed). Often the probate court must […]
Read article →Selling a Deceased Parent’s House in Idaho — Small Estate Rules and Creditor Notice
Can you sell a deceased parent’s house under Idaho’s small estate process without publishing a 3‑month creditor notice? Detailed Answer Short answer: maybe not. Whether you must publish a 3‑month notice to creditors depends on two key things under Idaho law: Whether the property you want to sell is real property (land/house) or only personal […]
Read article →Proving the Value of a Deceased Parent’s Vehicles in Idaho Probate
Detailed answer: proving the value of a decedent’s vehicle in Idaho probate If you are administering your mother’s estate in Idaho, the probate court will want to know the fair market value of any vehicles that belong to the estate. Courts and estate administrators typically accept several types of evidence to establish a vehicle’s value […]
Read article →Proving Vehicle Value in Idaho Probate: Evidence, Appraisals, and Court Steps
Establishing the Value of a Decedent’s Vehicles for Probate in Idaho Not legal advice. This article explains general steps and Idaho law resources to help you prepare to document vehicle values for estate administration. Consult a licensed Idaho attorney for case-specific guidance. Detailed answer — what the probate court needs and how to prove vehicle […]
Read article →How to Be Appointed as a Limited Personal Representative in Idaho Small‑Estate Proceedings
Detailed Answer This section explains, in plain language, the typical steps someone follows in Idaho to be appointed as a limited personal representative through a small‑estate process so they can run a notice to creditors and obtain authority to sell real property. This is educational information only and not legal advice. For binding advice about […]
Read article →Idaho: What Happens to an LLC Member's Share When They Die — Legal FAQ and Next Steps
What Happens to an LLC Member's Share If the Operating Agreement Is Silent? Overview: If an LLC operating agreement in Idaho doesn’t say what happens to a member’s ownership when they die, Idaho’s default limited liability company rules apply. Below is a plain-language FAQ explaining the likely legal result, practical consequences, and steps you can […]
Read article →How to Prove a Zero Balance and Close a Spouse's Estate in Idaho
Detailed Answer This page explains the typical steps to prove that an estate has a zero balance and to obtain a formal court order closing a spouse’s probate estate under Idaho law. It is written for someone with no legal background. Follow these steps to prepare, file, and obtain a discharge in Idaho probate courts. […]
Read article →Idaho: Using a Small Estate Affidavit Instead of Formal Probate
Detailed Answer Short answer: You cannot use a North Carolina small estate affidavit in Idaho. Whether you can avoid formal probate in Idaho depends on Idaho law and the nature and value of the decedent’s assets. Idaho provides limited simplified procedures for collecting small-personal-property estates, but those procedures are governed by Idaho statutes and local […]
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