Idaho — How to Apply to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate
Can I be appointed to administer an intestate estate in Idaho? Detailed Answer — How appointment works and what you must do This section explains, in plain language, how someone is appointed to administer an estate when a person dies without a will in Idaho. This is a general explanation of typical steps under Idaho […]
Read article →Idaho: Enforcing or Disputing an Oral Agreement to Divide Wrongful Death Proceeds
Understanding How to Enforce or Dispute an Oral Agreement Dividing Wrongful Death Proceeds in Idaho Quick answer: In Idaho, an oral agreement among heirs or beneficiaries to divide wrongful death proceeds can sometimes be enforced, but enforcement depends on who holds the claim, what the probate court has already approved, the strength of the evidence […]
Read article →Getting Court Approval to Release Estate Funds During a Distribution Dispute — Idaho
Detailed Answer Short summary: If estate funds are tied up because beneficiaries or creditors disagree about how to split money, the personal representative (executor/administrator) should not make unilateral distributions. Under Idaho probate law, you can ask the probate court for instructions or orders that (a) allow a specific distribution, (b) require funds to be deposited […]
Read article →Selling an Estate House When a Co-Administrator Refuses to Sign — Idaho
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your situation, consult a licensed Idaho attorney. Detailed Answer If an estate-owned house is at risk of foreclosure and one co-administrator refuses to sign papers needed to sell it, the personal […]
Read article →Idaho — Will the Proceeds from a Sold Parent’s Home Go to the Estate?
What happens to money left over after a parent’s home is sold in Idaho? Short answer: It depends on how the house is titled. If the house is a probate asset owned by your dad (sole ownership or tenant in common), the sale proceeds become part of your dad’s estate and — after valid debts […]
Read article →Can I Reimburse Myself for Paying a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien in Idaho?
Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different. Consult an Idaho-licensed attorney or the probate court for guidance specific to your situation. Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — it is often possible to be reimbursed from the decedent’s estate for money you personally paid to satisfy […]
Read article →Idaho — How Remaining Estate Funds Are Distributed to a Decedent's Children
How the Personal Representative Distributes Remaining Estate Funds to Children in Idaho Detailed Answer — Step‑by‑Step Process under Idaho law If you are administering an Idaho estate and have paid all taxes, creditor claims, and administrative expenses, the final job is to distribute the remaining estate assets to the decedent’s children. Below is a clear, […]
Read article →Idaho: Do I Have to Post a Bond to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate?
Do I have to post a bond to serve as administrator of my mother's intestate estate in Idaho? Short answer: In Idaho, the probate court generally requires an administrator to post a fiduciary (surety) bond to protect the estate’s assets, but the court can reduce, limit, or waive the bond in some situations—for example when […]
Read article →Idaho: What Factors Courts Consider When Appointing an Estate Administrator
Understanding How Idaho Courts Choose an Estate Administrator Short answer: When Idaho courts appoint an estate administrator (personal representative) they follow statutory priority rules but also consider a range of practical and discretionary factors: whether someone was named in the will, family relationship (spouse or next of kin), fitness and willingness to serve, residency and […]
Read article →Idaho: Using Estate Sale Proceeds to Pay for Cleanup, Junk Removal, and Related Expenses
Can estate sale proceeds be used to pay for cleanup, junk removal, and other estate expenses? Short answer Yes — when property is sold as part of estate administration in Idaho, the proceeds generally become estate assets and may be used to pay reasonable and necessary estate expenses, including junk removal, personal-property cleanup, repairs needed […]
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