Idaho: How to Review and Correct Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings (FAQ)
How to review and correct probate filings in your father’s estate — a clear, step-by-step guide Note: This article explains common steps under Idaho law for reviewing and correcting probate court filings. It is educational only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Idaho attorney for advice specific to your situation. Detailed Answer — […]
Read article →Correcting Probate Paperwork Errors in Idaho: What to Do When the Wrong Siblings Are Listed
Detailed answer Short version: If probate paperwork in Idaho lists the wrong siblings (or contains other factual errors), you usually must ask the probate court to correct the records by filing amended documents or a petition to correct the court file, give notice to interested persons, and obtain a court order. Fixing the mistake quickly […]
Read article →Idaho: Challenging an Estate Administrator Appointed for a Grandparent
Challenging an Administrator Appointment for a Grandparent’s Estate in Idaho Short answer: If you believe the person appointed to administer your grandparent’s estate should not serve, you can ask the probate court to hear your objections, seek temporary limits on the administrator’s powers, or move to remove them. Idaho’s probate laws (see Idaho Code, Title […]
Read article →How Probate Without Qualification Transfers Real Property in Idaho
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Idaho, you generally transfer title to real property under a will by admitting the will to probate and obtaining authority (letters testamentary or letters of administration) for the person named to act for the estate. Idaho allows informal (unsupervised) probate for many estates, which is the common, faster path that […]
Read article →How to Open a Late Spouse's Estate in Idaho to Pursue a Camp Lejeune Claim
How to Open a Deceased Spouse’s Estate in Idaho so a Personal Representative Can Pursue a Camp Lejeune Claim Detailed Answer — step‑by‑step under Idaho law If your spouse died and you need legal authority to pursue a claim on their behalf (for example, a claim related to Camp Lejeune exposures), you normally must be […]
Read article →Idaho — Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property
Short answer Yes. If someone appointed as the estate's personal representative (often called an administrator when there is no valid will) claims ownership of real property that you believe you inherit, you can challenge that claim in Idaho probate court. You can seek an accounting, object to actions the personal representative has taken, ask the […]
Read article →Surplus Proceeds When a Property Owner Dies Intestate in Idaho: What Siblings Need to Know
Detailed Answer Short answer: When a property owner in Idaho dies without a will (intestate), any surplus proceeds from a sale of the property become part of the decedent’s estate and are distributed under Idaho’s intestate succession rules. If the decedent left no spouse or children, siblings (or their descendants) are often the heirs who […]
Read article →Idaho — How to File a Motion to Claim Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure
Disclaimer: This is educational information and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Idaho attorney. Detailed answer — steps to claim surplus funds after a foreclosure in Idaho If a trustee sale produced more money than was needed to pay the foreclosing lender and other […]
Read article →Idaho — How to Claim Surplus Proceeds from a Tax Foreclosure Sale
How to Claim Surplus Proceeds After a Property Tax Foreclosure Sale in Idaho Short answer: If a tax foreclosure sale of your mother’s house in Idaho produced money in excess of the taxes, penalties, interest, and sale costs, those excess funds (called “surplus proceeds”) generally belong to the property owner or the owner’s successors (for […]
Read article →Idaho — Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling a Loved One's Estate
Understanding Repossessed Vehicles in Idaho Estate Administration Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about a specific estate, consult a licensed Idaho attorney or the probate court. Detailed answer When a loved one’s vehicle has been repossessed, the personal representative (executor or administrator) must determine whether the vehicle — or any proceeds […]
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