Idaho — What to Do When a Proposed Administrator Withholds Estate Documents and Asset Information
Detailed Answer This article explains practical steps you can take in Idaho when the proposed personal representative (often called an administrator or executor) refuses to share estate documents or information about assets. This is general, educational information only — it is not legal advice. For legal advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Idaho […]
Read article →Idaho Probate: Forcing a Spouse to Sell the House and Distribute Proceeds
Can I force a spouse to sell the house and distribute proceeds under an Idaho will? Short answer: Under Idaho law, you generally cannot force an immediate private sale by the surviving spouse simply because a will directs a sale. But if the house is part of the decedent’s probate estate, the personal representative (executor) […]
Read article →Recovering a Cash Bequest From a Sibling’s Estate in Idaho
What to do when a personal representative refuses to pay a cash bequest (Idaho) When you are a beneficiary under a decedent’s will and the personal representative (often called the executor) refuses or delays paying your cash gift, you have specific steps you can take under Idaho law to protect your interest. Below is a […]
Read article →Filing a Notice to Creditors in Idaho: Step-by-Step Guide and Deadlines
Disclaimer: This article explains general Idaho probate concepts and processes. It is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Idaho attorney for advice about a specific estate or claim. Detailed Answer What a Notice to Creditors is and why it matters A Notice to Creditors informs a decedent's creditors that […]
Read article →Idaho: How to Be Appointed Personal Representative When the Named Executor Refuses
How to Become the Estate’s Personal Representative in Idaho When the First-Named Executor Declines Disclaimer This article explains general Idaho probate procedures and is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. For guidance tailored to your situation, consult a licensed Idaho attorney. Detailed Answer If a decedent’s will names one person as the […]
Read article →Idaho — Can Medicaid Claim My Mother’s Home or Make Me Sign Over Her Deed?
Can Medicaid claim a deceased parent’s home or force you to sign over the deed in Idaho? Short answer: No — the Idaho Medicaid program cannot legally force you to sign over your mother’s deed while she is alive. After your mother dies, Idaho’s Medicaid Estate Recovery Program may seek repayment from her estate for […]
Read article →Idaho: Why an Inherited House May Not Be a Probate Asset — Can You Pay the Mortgage to Prevent Foreclosure?
Understanding why an inherited house might not be a probate asset, and whether you can make mortgage payments to avoid foreclosure (Idaho) Short answer: A house is not a probate asset in Idaho when ownership passes automatically at the owner’s death by operation of law (for example, joint tenancy with right of survivorship, a properly […]
Read article →Idaho: Challenging a Sibling’s Use of a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account Before an Administrator Is Appointed
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes, you can challenge a sibling’s use of your deceased parent’s bank account before an administrator is formally appointed, but what you should do next depends on how the account was titled and what the sibling did with the money. Idaho probate law treats funds in an account held only in […]
Read article →Idaho: Forcing Return of Sentimental Items from a Sibling During Probate
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — in many situations you can force return of sentimental personal items your sibling has taken during probate. The route you take depends on who legally owns the items, whether they are part of the probate estate, and whether the sibling claims the items were gifts. Common remedies include asking […]
Read article →Idaho: Do I Have to Post a Bond to Serve as Administrator When There’s No Will?
Short answer Under Idaho law, the court normally requires a bond (a form of insurance/security) from a personal representative or administrator, but the court may waive or reduce that bond in certain situations. Interested persons (heirs or beneficiaries) can petition the court and sign written waivers or consents asking the court to dispense with or […]
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