Moving to a New State? Be Sure to Update Your Estate Plan
While legally you may not need all-new estate planning documents if you move to a different state, you should have your documents reviewed by a local attorney in your new home.
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Jesse Thomas has extensive experience as an Idaho attorney over the course of his career. He is an alumnus of Idaho State University and Gonzaga Law School.
Estate planning is the process of arranging, during a person’s life, for the management and distribution of their assets.
Probate is the legal process that provides authority for an individual to represent and administer an estate. Probate also provides a legal forum for any disputes that may arise in the administration of an estate.
A will is a legal document that appoints your personal representative and instructs them on how to administer your estate.
Trusts are legal entities that provide a way for clients to ensure their assets are spent according to their wishes and to protect their estate from creditors or other individuals.




While legally you may not need all-new estate planning documents if you move to a different state, you should have your documents reviewed by a local attorney in your new home.
Estate planning is an important consideration for all couples. However, for LGBTQ+ couples (or former couples), it may be more important than they realize to review their circumstances and see whether they have an estate plan that accurately reflects their wishes.
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