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Boyles Law

Estate Planning

Trusts

Post Falls, ID • Since 2019

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Trusts are powerful estate planning tools that can help you and your family set up a plan that will meet your goals, including avoiding the cost and hassles of probate, reducing taxes, protecting assets from creditors, and providing for beneficiaries, including providing for them on an ongoing basis in the case of minors and those with special needs or situations. Boyles Law creates trusts that are tailored to our clients' goals. We explain the benefits and trade-offs of each approach in plain language so you can make informed decisions about how to protect your family's wealth and legacy.

Trusts - Areas We Serve

Sandpoint, IDPost Falls, IDCoeur d'Alene, IDHayden, IDBonners Ferry, IDPriest River, IDRathdrum, ID

Why Choose Boyles Law

  • Serving Post Falls since 2019
  • Free initial consultations - no obligation
  • Personal attention from your attorney - not a paralegal
  • Office hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a will and a trust in Idaho?

A will takes effect after death and must go through probate court. A trust takes effect immediately upon creation and can hold assets during your lifetime and after death, avoiding probate entirely. Trusts also provide privacy since they are not filed with the court, while wills become public record during probate.

Do I need a trust if I already have a will?

Not necessarily. Trusts are most beneficial for individuals with significant assets, real property in multiple states, blended families, or those who want to avoid the time and cost of probate. For smaller or simpler estates, a well-drafted will combined with beneficiary designations may be sufficient.

Can I change or revoke a living trust in Idaho?

Yes. A revocable living trust can be modified or revoked at any time during your lifetime as long as you have legal capacity. This flexibility allows you to update beneficiaries, add or remove assets, or change trustees as your circumstances change. Irrevocable trusts, by contrast, generally cannot be changed once established.

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