{"id":377180,"date":"2023-10-03T20:01:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T20:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wrightlawidaho.com\/?p=377180"},"modified":"2023-11-27T21:32:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T21:32:16","slug":"what-you-dont-know-that-you-dont-know-about-estate-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wrightlawidaho.com\/what-you-dont-know-that-you-dont-know-about-estate-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Don&#8217;t Know That You Don&#8217;t Know About Estate Planning\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Over the years, I have had the privilege to work with great people at all stages of the estate planning process.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This includes people looking to create an estate plan as well as those left behind when a loved one passes, and who must deal with the effects of whatever planning was (or was not) done.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Few of us know how we will handle the death of a parent, spouse or child.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Those tender emotions, combined with the difficulties of dealing with an estate for which little or no planning was done, can create a volatile situation for families and loved ones.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I have also seen the results of an estate plan based on the advice of well-meaning neighbors and friends. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This advice &#8212; although well intended &#8212; can also lead to disastrous results. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I understand why some are hesitant to meet with an attorney for advice.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Few want to pay to receive advice without any idea what they will be told, or what it will ultimately cost.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>However, estate planning should not be left to luck, or the advice of friends or family.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>An estate plan that properly protects you and your loved ones cannot be accomplished simply by filling out a form from the internet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It is less difficult than you might think to obtain the information you need to make informed estate planning decisions.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Here are a few questions that, if you know how to answer, will allow you to make the right decisions for your circumstances.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>What is my \u201cestate\u201d?<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>What happens if I or my loved one becomes incapacitated?<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>From what or whom do I need to protect my estate?<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>How do I protect my estate?<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>How does a will or trust protect my estate?<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>Do I need a trust? 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