By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney Estate planning is the process where you put into writing the objectives that you have that you want to accomplish and the distributions of property that will occur when you pass away. I feel that my job as an estate planning attorney is to identify…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney A reasonable accommodation, when it comes to landlord and tenant relationships, occurs when there is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services so that a person with a disability will have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling unit or common space.…
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt A somewhat common saying in the legal profession is that a good lawyer knows the law, but a great lawyer knows the judge. Whether or not you agree with this saying, it can’t hurt to know what local judges are stressing to lawyers in the community.…
BY BRENT O. ROCHE Work Accidents and the Marek Decision – When Can Employees Sue Their Employers For Personal Injuries? In its recent decision in Marek v. Hecla, Limited, the Idaho Supreme affirmed summary judgment in favor of the mine/employer and dismissed a wrongful death claim arising from the collapse…
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt In Idaho, almost every employee is an at-will employee, which means he has no contract with his employer establishing how long the employment relationship will last or limiting why he can be fired. At-will employees can be fired for almost any reason and, conversely, can quit…
How often on a congested interstate do you hear sirens approaching, and then see the emergency lights approach from behind your vehicle? When an emergency vehicle approaches on a busy freeway, what should drivers do to respond in a safe and lawful manner? Idaho Code §42-625 reads as follows: “(1)…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney In the course of being an estate planning attorney for nearly two decades I can tell you that I often have clients who want to have more than one of their children named as a co-personal representative. Whenever this happens I have a lengthy discussion…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney I’ve come to understand that my estate planning clients are always well-meaning, but often make mistakes in their estate planning simply because they don’t understand the legal effect of their actions. One of the areas that I find is often a concern is when an…
The Idaho State Police (ISP) report that a single-vehicle crash caused injuries to a 21 year-old driver on November 16, 2016 at approximately 3:30 p.m. The accident happened near the Franklin Road exit in Ada County. A female from Kuna, who was driving a 2005 Toyota Scion, left the lane…
