Maybe live in Pocatello and you’ve just welcomed your first child and are thinking about naming guardians. Maybe you’re caring for aging parents in Nampa or helping a sibling in Lewiston get their affairs in order. Or maybe you’re simply ready to put a plan in place so your loved ones aren’t left guessing about what you would have wanted.
No matter where you are in life—or where you live in Idaho—planning for the future starts with knowing who to turn to. From Boise and Caldwell to Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and Coeur d’Alene, we work with families across the state who want their plans to be thoughtful, complete, and legally sound.
Estate planning is about building a plan that reflects your life, protects your loved ones, and makes things simpler when the unexpected happens. Here’s how an estate planning attorney can help you do that.
What Does Estate Planning Actually Mean?
Estate planning is the process of making legal decisions about what happens if you become unable to make choices for yourself—and what happens to your assets and responsibilities after you’re gone. It often includes tools like:
- Wills – to name guardians for minor children and outline how your property should be distributed
- Trusts – to help manage your assets, reduce probate, or provide long-term support for family members
- Durable Power of Attorney – to give someone you trust the ability to make financial decisions if you are unable
- Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care – to guide your loved ones and healthcare providers on your treatment preferences
At Alan R. Harrison Law, these documents are often created together through our Collaborative Legal Planning Process™, designed to ensure that everything fits together—and reflects your unique family, finances, and goals.
What is the Collaborative Legal Planning Process™?
We believe planning for the future should be intentional, compassionate, and tailored to your life. That’s why we created a collaborative process—not transactional. Here’s what to expect:
Step 1: Discover
We start by learning about you and your loved ones. We’ll talk through your goals, your family structure, and what a successful plan looks like to you. You’ll also learn more about our firm, our process, and how we can help.
Step 2: Design
Next, we gather key information about your family, your assets, and the people you trust to act on your behalf. We’ll recommend the legal services that fit your needs—whether that’s a will, a trust, powers of attorney, or something more specific.
Step 3: Build
We prepare the legal documents that bring your plan to life. We’ll review every detail together, make any needed changes, and finalize everything with a clear signing process. If court involvement is needed—such as in guardianship or probate—we’ll be by your side for that, too.
Step 4: Review & Revise
As your life evolves, so should your legal plan. Whether you’ve welcomed a new child, moved to a new city, or changed your mind about who you want to act on your behalf, we’re here to help you keep your plan up to date.
Ready to Start Planning Today for Tomorrow’s Success?
We wish every Idahoan could sit down with us in person at our Idaho Falls office—but we know that’s not always possible. That’s why we offer virtual meetings for individuals and families throughout the state. Whether you’re in Boise, Twin Falls, Salmon, or about as far away from anywhere as you can get, you can access our services from the comfort of your home.
Contact Alan R. Harrison Law today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward building a plan that reflects your life, protects your loved ones, and brings lasting clarity for the road ahead.
