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From 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…
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 ArticleAmendments to the Idaho Appellate Rules and Related Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure – Effective July 1, 2024
Amendments to the Idaho Appellate Rules and Related Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, eff July 1, 2024Download
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