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Idaho Estate Planning Laws

Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last reviewed January 19, 2018

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Welcome to FindLaw's coverage of estate planning laws in the "The Gem of the Mountain." Estate planning laws set out requirements for creating a valid will, identify methods for declaring your wishes regarding life-prolonging medical procedures, and describe the probate process in the great state of Idaho. Below you will find an expansive collection of articles covering many aspects of estate planning, including durable power of attorney, estate taxes, living wills, general probate and procedures, and how to write a valid will. Choose a link from the list below for detailed information on estate planning laws and learn also see how an local Idaho attorney can help you.

Learn About Idaho Estate Planning Laws

  • Idaho Durable Power of Attorney Laws

    Summary of Idaho's regulations for the drafting and execution of durable powers of attorney, which grant a trusted individual the legal authority to make health care decisions on your behalf.

  • Idaho Wills Laws

    Overview of wills and how Idaho statute regulates the drafting and execution of wills, which individuals use to state how they would like their belongings and affairs handled after their death.

  • Idaho Probate and Estate Tax Laws

    An overview of the tax consequences of the probate process and estate succession in Idaho, including the share available to the surviving spouse and assets that pass outside of probate.

  • Idaho Living Wills Laws

    Basics of Idaho's laws with respect to living wills, legally binding documents in which individuals may state their preferences for emergency medical care or end-of-life arrangements.

  • Idaho Euthanasia Laws

    General information about euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, types of so-called "mercy killing" that are illegal in Idaho, with a summary of how patients may legally be allowed to die naturally.

  • Idaho Civil Statute of Limitations

    The time limits, or statute of limitations, for filing various types of civil lawsuits and claims in the state of Idaho, including an explanation of why these limits are imposed.

Idaho Estate Planning Law Articles

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