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Adoption of Idaho Court Administrative Rule (I.C.A.R.) 52.1
Adoption of Idaho Court Administrative Rule 52.1, eff July 1, 2024Download
Read Full ArticleIdaho Law Foundation: Recap of the 2024 Pro Bono Open House by Alaina F. McKee
by Alaina F. McKeePro bono organizations are still seeking your help as an attorney willing to volunteer your time for clients in need of legal assistance. According to Idaho Falls Lawyer, Alan Johnston, “Legal work is hard, it’s complex and…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Law Foundation: Overview of the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program by Jennifer M. Schindele
by Jennifer M. SchindeleThe Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (“IVLP”) receives over 5,000 requests per year for legal assistance from underserved populations who are facing a civil legal issue and cannot afford an attorney. As our state’s population grows, the ability…
Read Full ArticlePassing the Torch: Retiring Senior Judge Mick Hodges’ Pro Bono and Community Service in Idaho by Jacquelyn Pill
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Read Full ArticleFrom the Court: Highlights of Rule Amendments for 2024 by Lori A. Fleming
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Read Full ArticleHow to Mitigate Estate Taxes (Without Heading to the Altar) by Shaila D. Buckley and Rachel A. Murphy
by Shaila Buckley and Rachel MurhyMost Idahoans do not have to worry about leaving their loved ones with a bill for estate taxes after they pass. Since Idaho does not have a state estate tax, the only estate tax Idahoans…
Read Full ArticleCurrent 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
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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…
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