Laws in Idaho and Legislative Updates
Laws in Idaho
As part of our client pledge, we promise to explain relevant laws to you. Here is a partial list of the Idaho laws we incorporate into your Collaborative Legal Plan™.
Estate Planning:
- Intestate Succession – Idaho Code, Title 15, Chapter 2
Probate:
- Probate in Idaho – Idaho Code, Title 15, Chapter 3
- Small Estate Affidavits – Idaho Code, Title 15, Chapter 3, Part 12
- Real Property – Idaho Code, Title 55, Chapter 1
- Tangible Personal Property – Idaho Code, Title 63, Chapter 36
Powers of Attorney:
- Financial Power of Attorney – Idaho Code § 15-12.
- Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care – Idaho Code § 39-4510.
- Declaration for Mental Health – Idaho Code § 66-613.
- Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST) – Idaho Code § 39-4512A
- Delegation of Parental Authority – Idaho Code § 15-5-104
Guardianship:
- Responsibilities of a Guardian – Idaho Code § 15-5-312
- Temporary Guardianship – Idaho Code § 15-5-207(5) and Idaho Code § 15-5-310, and Idaho Code § 66-404A
- Minor Guardianships – Idaho Code § 15-5-201 et seq
- Definition of Developmental Disability – Idaho Code § 66-402(5)
- Developmental Disability Guardianship – Idaho Code § 66-401 et seq
- Definition of Incapacity – Idaho Code § 15-5-101
- Guardianship for Incapacity – Idaho Code § 15-5-301 et seq
Conservatorship:
- Developmental Disability Conservatorship – Idaho Code § 66-404
- Conservatorship for Incapacity – Idaho Code § 15-5-401 et seq
- Conservator Duties and Powers – Idaho Code § 15-5-424 and Idaho Code § 15-5-425
Legislative Updates
We also pledge to keep you updated on legislative changes coming to Idaho.
Guardianship and Conservatorship in Idaho
Guardianship and Conservatorship has been a topic of national discussion in recent years. There is concern that there is not an option for individuals who need more support than powers of attorney can provide, but may not need the full support offered by guardianship and/or conservatorship.
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