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Current Status of the Idaho Charitable Asset Protection Act by John S. McGown, Jr.
by John McGown, Jr.BackgroundIt has been four years since the Idaho Charitable Assets Protection Act (“ICAPA”) became effective on July 1, 2020. This article gives a brief summary of ICAPA and provides an update on its impact. For perspective, Idaho…
Read Full ArticleWhy Use an Asset Protection Trust by Stephen H. Telford
/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 26-05-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} by Stephen H. TelfordOccasionally in my practice, I am asked, “Why should I consider creating an asset protection trust?” The person posing this question frequently proceeds to tell…
Read Full ArticleThe Low-Income Tax Law Clinic by John B. Hinton
by John B. HintonI have the good fortune of directing the Low-Income Tax Law Clinic at the University of Idaho College of Law. The Tax Clinic is one of the College of Law’s clinical programs, where law students build practical…
Read Full ArticlePlanning for Death, Brought to Life: Thoughts from a Professional Fiduciary by David C. Cooper
“…Texas authorities searched yesterday for the bodies of two of four people swept into the Pedernales River when they tried to cross on steppingstones. Two bodies were recovered Sunday.”[1]by David C. CooperWhy Do I Work as a Professional Fiduciary?For most…
Read Full ArticleOutgoing President’s Message by Gary L. Cooper
Do You Know Your Bar?by Gary L. CooperUntil I became a Bar Commissioner three years ago, I probably could not have accurately told you how many lawyers there are in Idaho. There are currently approximately 7,200 members of the Idaho…
Read Full ArticleDepartment Report: Program Services by Teresa A. Baker
by Teresa A. BakerMembers of the Idaho State Bar have access to a variety of programs, resources, discounts, and services available that you may not know about. These resources can help improve your practice, personal life, leadership, and community involvement.Join…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Supreme Court Order Re: Death Penalty Criminal Jury Instructions and Criminal Jury Instructions
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Read Full ArticleNew Commissioner Representing the 6th and 7th Districts
F.J. Hahn (Idaho Falls) was elected to serve as the Commissioner representing the 6th and 7th Districts. He will replace Gary Cooper and starts his term at the conclusion of the 2024 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting.
Read Full Article2024 Idaho High School Mock Trial Competition by Carey A. Shoufler
/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} 2024 Idaho Mock Trial Champions, The Ambrose School. by Carey A. ShouflerThe Idaho Law Foundation’s Law Related Education Program hosted its annual High School Mock Trial State Championship…
Read Full ArticleABA Midyear Report by R. Jonathan Shirts
by Jonathan ShirtsThis year’s American Bar Association Midyear meeting was held in Louisville, KY from January 31 to February 5. For a baseball nerd like myself, I’ll admit I was a little excited when I found a break in my…
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