Overview When estate plans are challenged, the stakes are deeply personal—and often, deeply complex. In this case, Kaleena Beck of the Madsen Beck team, represented a client in a high-conflict dispute involving allegations of undue influence surrounding a $1 million estate. After two years of litigation and a seven-day jury trial, the firm...
The Estate Planning Issues Most Likely to Lead to Litigation (and How to Avoid Them) Estate planning is often viewed as a way to prevent conflict—but when key issues are overlooked or poorly documented, it can do the opposite. At Madsen Beck, we regularly see how unclear or incomplete planning can lead to costly, emotional, and time-consuming...
Estate planning is often framed as something people do at the end of life or during a major crisis. In reality, it’s a living process — one that evolves as your life, relationships, and responsibilities change. From our perspective, estate planning is best understood as an act of love: a way of caring for the people you’re connected to,...
The end of the year is the ideal time to review your estate plan—especially when family is gathered. This Idaho-focused guide walks you through updating your will, protecting shared property, planning for your business, reviewing medical directives, and having meaningful conversations with loved ones. Includes a downloadable checklist to make year-end planning simple and stress-free.
November is National Family Caregivers Month—a reminder to honor those who dedicate themselves to helping others. Learn how powers of attorney, guardianship, and other legal tools can protect caregivers and their loved ones alike.
Parents of children with autism and other special needs face unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. In this post, we break down the essential legal tools—like special needs trusts, guardianship in Idaho, and letters of intent—that can help you plan with clarity, compassion, and confidence.