Once reaching age 18, a young person is officially an “adult.” Anyone age 18 and older has the right to enter into a contract, create a Last Will and Testament, get married, sign a rental agreement and much more. What does this mean when a 19 year old goes off to school and becomes seriously…
DetailsBy Jillian Huang – Featured in the Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation Newsletter – February, 2016 We enjoyed our first Education program of the year on January 12, 2016. Inspired Philanthropy featured two speakers who are also IWCF members: Laura Simic, Vice President for Advancement at Boise State University, and Susan Graham, a Certified Elder Law Attorney. The program was…
DetailsWho is the right person to wind up your affairs when you die? When you die, who gets the job of winding up your affairs? Do you know? Have you taken steps to select the right person? Often people don’t really think about who should handle their affairs when they die and they name obvious…
DetailsHow to make a mess of an estate plan:[1] Remember Leona Helmsley, the woman who wore gorgeous gowns advertising her hotels? She died at age 87 nine years ago. They are still fighting about the estate she distributed under her “Last Will and Testament.” In that Will she gave most of her estate to charities,…
DetailsSmall mistakes in estate planning can result in unintended transfers, out of date beneficiary designations and other unhappy surprises. Protect yourself and your family so nothing falls through the cracks. You don’t update your estate plan after a divorce and remarriage. If this happens, your ex-spouse may end up with some of your assets if…
DetailsWhy should you have a Health Power of Attorney? What is it for? Susan Graham explains in one of her recent videos – “Why do I Need a Health Power of Attorney?” For emails, click on the title above to access the video; otherwise, click on the “Play” icon below to view.