Alan R. Harrison Law, PLLC

Alan R. Harrison Law, PLLC Alan is also an experienced estate planner, and is able to help families create wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and medical powers of attorney.

Helping Idaho families plan for what matters most. πŸ’›
Wills, trusts, probate, guardianship & special needs planningβ€”with compassion & Idaho know-how.
πŸ“Idaho Falls + virtual across Idaho
🌐 www.aharrisonlaw.com Alan has been in private practice since 2007, and is an expert in helping parents with special needs children prepare for their loved one’s safety and security throughout adulthood. He works e

xtensively in Eastern Idaho and is known for his caring and compassionate nature as he helps families determine the best legal options to support their loved ones with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. While Alan specializes in guardianship and conservatorship for adults with developmental disabilities, he firmly believes that everyone deserves to be safe, protected, loved, happy, and to the greatest extent possible, self-reliant. For many adults with developmental disabilities, this can be accomplished without guardianship, and Alan helps families determine the level of support their loved one needs to be successful. Alan also specializes in Supplemental Needs Trusts, also called 3rd Party Trusts, that allow assets to be left to a person who needs government benefits such as Social Security Disability and Medicaid. Alan developed the Collaborative Legal Planning Processβ„’ as a way to help families with loved ones who have special needs. Over time, this process expanded to all areas of the firm’s practice. Alan is active in numerous community organizations and shares this method of coordination between families and professionals in the hope that families will feel empowered by their collaborations with the professionals in their lives. Alan loves and is passionate about his family and is grateful for the lessons he has learned as a husband and father to 10 wonderful children.

06/23/2026

Beneficiary Mistakes That Affect Estates

Accounts without named beneficiaries typically pass into probate and are distributed according to a will or trust, but mistakes in planning can create serious issues. In families with special needs children, direct inheritance can unintentionally impact eligibility for government benefits if assets are left in their name. In these situations, a supplemental needs trust is often used to allow inheritance while preserving access to benefits. Proper estate planning also involves identifying all assets and determining the right structure, whether through a will or trust, to ensure distributions align with family needs and long term goals.

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Tim Sopalski explains that organization matters just as much as the legal documents themselves. Even breadcrumbs help fa...
06/22/2026

Tim Sopalski explains that organization matters just as much as the legal documents themselves. Even breadcrumbs help families avoid confusion.

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πŸŽ† RED, WHITE & BOOM GIVEAWAY! πŸŽ†We're celebrating Independence Day with a basket full of patriotic fun for the whole fami...
06/22/2026

πŸŽ† RED, WHITE & BOOM GIVEAWAY! πŸŽ†

We're celebrating Independence Day with a basket full of patriotic fun for the whole family!

🎁 One lucky winner will receive:
✨ Patriotic cooler & picnic blanket
✨ Limited-edition patriotic 40 oz Stanley
✨ IBC Root Beer
✨ Cookies, candy, giant swirly lollipops
✨ Glow sticks, bubble wands, Pop-Its, bead necklaces, and more!

How to Enter:
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πŸŽ† Bonus points if you tell us why it's your favorite tradition! (We love hearing family stories β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™)

πŸ‘‹ Make sure you're following our page so you'll know if you're the lucky winner!

πŸ“… Winner will be announced July 1st.

πŸ“ Giveaway open to Idaho residents only. Prize must be picked up in Idaho Falls.

Good luck and have a safe, fun, and memory-filled Fourth of July! πŸŽ‡

πŸ“’ Fresh out of the blog oven!(No actual ovens were harmed in the writing of this blog. πŸͺ)Our newest blog tackles a quest...
06/22/2026

πŸ“’ Fresh out of the blog oven!

(No actual ovens were harmed in the writing of this blog. πŸͺ)

Our newest blog tackles a question many special needs families eventually face:

πŸ’° What happens when an adult loved one needs help managing finances?

We break down conservatorship, what it means, how it works, and what Idaho families should know as they plan for the future.

πŸ“– Check out the new blog here: https://www.aharrisonlaw.com/blog/understanding-conservatorship-managing-the-finances-of-an-adult-ch...

06/22/2026

What Happens to Businesses After Death

Real estate and business interests held in an individual name often go through probate, and without clear planning, those assets must be sold, valued, and distributed through the estate process. Business ownership can create added complexity, especially when partners are involved or when family members rely on the business for income, since there may be no agreement in place for what happens to ownership after death. Decisions often need to be made about whether to sell the business, transfer it to working heirs, or use other assets or insurance to balance inheritance among beneficiaries.

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06/21/2026

National Selfie Day mood: πŸ˜Žβ˜€οΈ

When your estate plan is done and your family is protected, relaxing hits a little differently.

06/21/2026

When Estate Plans Fail Families

Estate planning only works when it is fully completed and properly aligned across all documents and assets. In some cases, families begin planning but do not update key items like LLC operating agreements, which leaves business interests outside the trust. This can force the estate back into probate even when the original goal was to avoid it. When that happens, families face added delays and legal steps to transfer ownership and settle business interests, creating outcomes that could have been prevented with complete and consistent planning.

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Things dads say:πŸ’‘ "Turn off the lights."🌑️ "We're not paying to cool the whole neighborhood."πŸ”§ "Hand me the other wrench...
06/21/2026

Things dads say:

πŸ’‘ "Turn off the lights."
🌑️ "We're not paying to cool the whole neighborhood."
πŸ”§ "Hand me the other wrench."
🧭 "We don't need directions."
πŸ› οΈ "I can fix that."
πŸ”¦ "Hold the flashlight right there."
πŸ” "Who's hungry?"

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, grandpas, stepdads, and father figures who have been keeping these classics alive for generations πŸ˜ŽπŸ’™

Alan Harrison points out that real estate and business ownership can make probate far more complicated without clear ins...
06/21/2026

Alan Harrison points out that real estate and business ownership can make probate far more complicated without clear instructions in place.

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06/20/2026

How Estate Planning Impacts Outcomes

Estate outcomes often depend on whether clear planning was done in advance, with well structured plans allowing personal representatives to step in smoothly and manage everything with minimal conflict among family members. Without planning, estates tend to become more chaotic, leading to confusion, delays, and higher costs as professionals are brought in to sort out unclear instructions and missing direction. Proper preparation helps reduce legal expenses later and creates a more efficient path for handling and distributing assets.

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Address

1070 Riverwalk Drive Suite 100
Idaho Falls, ID
83402

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12085521165

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