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Wright Law Offices, PLLC Experienced, Professional Legal Services. http://www.wrightlawidaho.com Please visit our website to learn more about us, or call today for a consultation.

Wright Law Offices, PLLC is a law office committed to meeting the many and varied legal needs of employers, business owners and institutional clients. Serving clients in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and the surrounding areas, we are experienced business attorneys with a focus on:

• Business formation
• Contracts
• Business litigation
• Strategic planning
• Estate planning

Because we want to help you avoid problems before they occur, we frequently counsel clients, review materials and assist with statutory and regulatory compliance. A significant portion of our practice is also devoted to meeting our clients' estate planning needs. We pride ourselves on being the most reasonable and experienced legal services that you can find, and we would love the opportunity to work by your side.

"I recall a few years ago when a client passed away. His assets were not insignificant. His passing was sudden, and left...
10/06/2026

"I recall a few years ago when a client passed away. His assets were not insignificant. His passing was sudden, and left serious issues affecting his family and his estate.
His health had begun to deteriorate, but he thought there was still time. Nevertheless, he was concerned how his money would be used after his passing. As it turned out, there was reason for his concern." A sudden change can expose problems you never knew existed. What happened is a reminder that waiting to address your estate plan can have serious consequences. Read the full blog post to learn why planning ahead matters.

I recall a few years ago when a client passed away. His assets were not insignificant. His passing was sudden, and left ...
10/06/2026

I recall a few years ago when a client passed away. His assets were not insignificant. His passing was sudden, and left serious issues affecting his family and his estate. His health had begun to deteriorate, but he thought there was still time. Nevertheless, he was concerned how his money would be used after his passing. As it turned out, there was reason for his concern. This story is all too common. Learn more why planning ahead matters.

https://wrightlawidaho.com/your-best-intentions-will-not-be-enough/

Idaho law may address certain issues that arise after a divorce—but that doesn’t mean you should rely on the state to re...
10/02/2026

Idaho law may address certain issues that arise after a divorce—but that doesn’t mean you should rely on the state to resolve every problem created by outdated or unclear information.

At Wright Law, we help Idaho families take a closer look at their plans so their documents clearly reflect their wishes.

Don’t leave your family guessing. Make sure your estate plan keeps up with your life.

Although never planned, divorce is a complication of life that affects many. What happens if your Will leaves everythin...
09/22/2026

Although never planned, divorce is a complication of life that affects many. What happens if your Will leaves everything to your now ex-spouse because you never changed the Will after a divorce? When you pass away, will your ex-spouse still get your assets?

Maintaining control of your estate includes making sure your assets go where you want them to go after you pass. This should be done with a written estate plan, including a Will or trust. Learn more on what you can do to be prepared.

Although never planned, divorce is a complication of life that affects many. What happens if your Will leaves everythin...
09/22/2026

Although never planned, divorce is a complication of life that affects many. What happens if your Will leaves everything to your now ex-spouse because you never changed the Will after a divorce? When you pass away, will your ex-spouse still get your assets?
Maintaining control of your estate includes making sure your assets go where you want them to go after you pass. This should be done with a written estate plan, including a Will or trust.
However, circumstances almost always change between the time you create a Will and the time of your passing. When those changes alter who you want to receive your assets, or the way you want them to receive those assets, it is critical that you change your Will or trust as soon as you can. If you create a Will but do not periodically review it, you may have an estate document, but you do not have an effective estate plan. An out-of-date estate document may actually undermine your estate plan. Learn more on what you can do to be prepared.

https://wrightlawidaho.com/i-didnt-take-my-ex-spouse-out-of-the-will/

I occasionally meet with people who have chosen to transfer their home to someone else while they are still alive. They...
09/16/2026

I occasionally meet with people who have chosen to transfer their home to someone else while they are still alive. They do this by signing the deed to their home over to a child, spouse or someone else. When the deed is signed over, that home - in many cases, the most expensive asset that person owns - is now completely in the control of someone else.
When I ask why they choose to give their home to someone else, I am often told that they believe it is an effective way to qualify for Medicaid assistance if they need long term care. I recognize that the circumstances for each family are unique. However, I have yet to advise a client it is a good idea to give their home to someone else while they are still alive.
When people transfer their home in order to qualify for Medicaid long term care assistance, they are setting themselves up for a double “whammy.” Learn about how to protect yourself and your future.

https://wrightlawidaho.com/will-this-shortcut-help-or-hurt/

People sometimes deed their property to their children while still alive in order to make sure the home goes to the kids...
09/10/2026

People sometimes deed their property to their children while still alive in order to make sure the home goes to the kids after the parent has passed. However, this shortcut often comes with significant unanticipated risks/costs.
When a homeowner dies, the home usually must go through a process called “probate” to be passed on to the person entitled to receive it. Signing over the deed while still alive is supposed to avoid probate.
When a parent deeds the home to a child in this way, the assumption is that the parent will pass first. Of course, this is not always true. Learn more how you can be best prepared for yours and your family's future.

https://wrightlawidaho.com/dont-deed-your-home-to-the-kids-yet/

When counseling clients about estate planning, my primary objective is to help them maintain control of their estate. T...
08/24/2026

When counseling clients about estate planning, my primary objective is to help them maintain control of their estate. This includes helping clients ensure that, on their passing, their assets go to those they want to receive them. This result does not happen automatically.
Take the example of a man with children from a prior relationship who purchases a home with his girlfriend. Both his name and his girlfriend’s name are on the deed to the home and on the loan. When he dies, what will he have to pass on and to whom?
Learn more about estate planning today!

https://wrightlawidaho.com/who-owns-the-home/

When counseling clients about estate planning, my primary objective is to help them maintain control of their estate. T...
08/24/2026

When counseling clients about estate planning, my primary objective is to help them maintain control of their estate. This includes helping clients ensure that, on their passing, their assets go to those they want to receive them. This result does not happen automatically.

Take the example of a man with children from a prior relationship who purchases a home with his girlfriend. Both his name and his girlfriend’s name are on the deed to the home and on the loan. When he dies, what will he have to pass on and to whom?

Without preparation, the passing of a loved one can result in difficult and unexpected challenges. In recent columns, I...
08/17/2026

Without preparation, the passing of a loved one can result in difficult and unexpected challenges. In recent columns, I have addressed this point with the example of a second marriage in which the husband moved into the house already owned by his new spouse. Upon her death, who will determine if the spouse can continue living there? If he continues to live there, what effect will this have on her children’s right to receive the home for their inheritance?
One solution is the use of a “life estate.” If the homeowner has prepared in advance, she can grant her spouse the right to live in the home even after she passes. Upon his passing, the home goes on to her children. However, this arrangement does not happen automatically and, if left to a second spouse to work it out with his stepchildren, the results can be very difficult for all involved. Learn how to be prepared before it's too late.

https://wrightlawidaho.com/can-i-stay-in-the-house/

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477 Shoup Avenue, Ste 109
Idaho Falls, ID
83402

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