Wright Law Offices, PLLC

Wright Law Offices, PLLC Experienced, Professional Legal Services. http://www.wrightlawidaho.com Please visit our website to learn more about us, or call today for a consultation.

Wright Law Offices, PLLC is a law office committed to meeting the many and varied legal needs of employers, business owners and institutional clients. Serving clients in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and the surrounding areas, we are experienced business attorneys with a focus on:

• Business formation
• Contracts
• Business litigation
• Strategic planning
• Estate planning

Because we want to help you avoi

d problems before they occur, we frequently counsel clients, review materials and assist with statutory and regulatory compliance. A significant portion of our practice is also devoted to meeting our clients' estate planning needs. We pride ourselves on being the most reasonable and experienced legal services that you can find, and we would love the opportunity to work by your side.

When counseling clients about estate planning, my primary objective is to help them maintain control of their estate. T...
08/24/2026

When counseling clients about estate planning, my primary objective is to help them maintain control of their estate. This includes helping clients ensure that, on their passing, their assets go to those they want to receive them. This result does not happen automatically.
Take the example of a man with children from a prior relationship who purchases a home with his girlfriend. Both his name and his girlfriend’s name are on the deed to the home and on the loan. When he dies, what will he have to pass on and to whom?
Learn more about estate planning today!

https://wrightlawidaho.com/who-owns-the-home/

When counseling clients about estate planning, my primary objective is to help them maintain control of their estate. T...
08/24/2026

When counseling clients about estate planning, my primary objective is to help them maintain control of their estate. This includes helping clients ensure that, on their passing, their assets go to those they want to receive them. This result does not happen automatically.

Take the example of a man with children from a prior relationship who purchases a home with his girlfriend. Both his name and his girlfriend’s name are on the deed to the home and on the loan. When he dies, what will he have to pass on and to whom?

Without preparation, the passing of a loved one can result in difficult and unexpected challenges. In recent columns, I...
08/17/2026

Without preparation, the passing of a loved one can result in difficult and unexpected challenges. In recent columns, I have addressed this point with the example of a second marriage in which the husband moved into the house already owned by his new spouse. Upon her death, who will determine if the spouse can continue living there? If he continues to live there, what effect will this have on her children’s right to receive the home for their inheritance?
One solution is the use of a “life estate.” If the homeowner has prepared in advance, she can grant her spouse the right to live in the home even after she passes. Upon his passing, the home goes on to her children. However, this arrangement does not happen automatically and, if left to a second spouse to work it out with his stepchildren, the results can be very difficult for all involved. Learn how to be prepared before it's too late.

https://wrightlawidaho.com/can-i-stay-in-the-house/

"Without preparation, the passing of a loved one can result in difficult and unexpected challenges. In recent columns, ...
08/17/2026

"Without preparation, the passing of a loved one can result in difficult and unexpected challenges. In recent columns, I have addressed this point with the example of a second marriage in which the husband moved into the house already owned by his new spouse. Upon her death, who will determine if the spouse can continue living there? If he continues to live there, what effect will this have on her children’s right to receive the home for their inheritance?" Learn how you can be ready and prepared for your future.

Last post, I posed the example of a second marriage in which the husband moved into the house already owned by his new s...
08/12/2026

Last post, I posed the example of a second marriage in which the husband moved into the house already owned by his new spouse. When she dies, what right does he have to continue living in that home?
If he continues to live there, what effect will this have on her children? The deceased spouse may have wanted to ensure the surviving spouse has a place to live, but have the home ultimately end up with her children.
If the home is left to the surviving spouse by a will, it becomes his property. There is nothing to prevent him from passing the home on to his own children. On the other hand, if the house is left to the children, there is no way to ensure that they will allow the surviving spouse to remain in the home.
There are at least a couple of ways the interests of both can be protected. One way is to use what is called a “life estate.” A person given a life estate in a home has the right to live in that home, but that right automatically ends when the person passes away. See how life estate will protect your future.

https://wrightlawidaho.com/what-is-a-life-estate/

It is your second marriage and you live in the home she brought to the marriage. When she passes away, what right do you...
08/03/2026

It is your second marriage and you live in the home she brought to the marriage. When she passes away, what right do you have to continue living there? Some assume that, because they were married at her passing, the surviving spouse can continue living in the home even after the owner/spouse passes. This is not necessarily true.
In almost all cases, the ownership of real property (i.e., land and the permanent structures on that land) is determined by the name(s) on the “deed.” A deed is the document you receive when you purchase a home or other real property. It is your proof to the rest of the world that the real property is yours.
Marriage, however, is a special relationship. If a married couple purchases real property, that property is typically owned by the “community” even if only one spouse’s name is on the deed. If the home is “community property,” each spouse owns a one-half interest in the land regardless of whose name is on the deed. Get the complete picture. Read the full article on our website and discover everything you need to know.

https://wrightlawidaho.com/who-gets-the-house-after-your-passing/

The Solution is Simple, Until It Is Too LateI once met with a family dealing with a terrible, unexpected crisis. A famil...
07/27/2026

The Solution is Simple, Until It Is Too Late
I once met with a family dealing with a terrible, unexpected crisis. A family member had been seriously
injured in an automobile accident and faced months – possibly years – of recovery. His cognitive
abilities had been seriously affected. For at least the foreseeable future, he would not be able to make
any decisions. However, legal, financial and other decisions still had to be made.
He needed a power of attorney. A power of attorney is a document which allows you to grant another
the authority to act for you. A person granted authority under a power of attorney can pay bills, or deal
with banks, investments, taxes, etc. Granting a power of attorney does not mean you have given up any
authority. It simply means someone else can also handle tasks for you.
Unfortunately, this person had not signed a power of attorney. Once the accident occurred, it was too
late. Don't wait until it's too late to seek a power of attorney. Learn more by checking out our website.

https://wrightlawidaho.com/the-solution-is-simple-until-it-is-too-late/

Wright Law Offices is pleased to share two recent recognitions:• Steve Wright has once again been selected to the 2026 I...
07/22/2026

Wright Law Offices is pleased to share two recent recognitions:

• Steve Wright has once again been selected to the 2026 Idaho Super Lawyers® list. Fewer than 5% of Idaho attorneys receive this distinction, and this marks Steve's 13th consecutive year being recognized.

• Steve was also voted the 2026 Post Register Readers' Choice Best Attorney, following previous Readers' Choice awards for Best Attorney (2022, 2025) and Best Law Firm (2022, 2023).

These recognitions come from both our peers and the community we have the privilege to serve. Thank you to our clients, colleagues, friends, and supporters for your trust and confidence. We remain committed to providing dedicated, compassionate, and effective legal representation to the people of Eastern Idaho.

Senior Scams are a despicable but unfortunately common practice. Seniors are the victims of one-third of scams even tho...
07/20/2026

Senior Scams are a despicable but unfortunately common practice. Seniors are the victims of one-third of scams even though they represent only 12% of the population.
I have previously written about the “grandparent scam,” in which scam artists will call pretending to be a grandchild in need of money. The scam seems so simple and obvious that it could not work.
I have also written about a scam in which the caller claims to be a government representative, perhaps an IRS agent or even a police officer. The caller is aggressive, demanding money rather than asking for it. Callers are told someone is on their way to arrest them if they do not pay immediately. This scam also shows up in text messages.
Do not assume vulnerable loved ones will be able to fend off these attacks. There are ways to assist them and help ensure they are protected. Visit our website or call Wright Law Idaho for more information.


https://wrightlawidaho.com/be-aware-of-the-scams-directed-at-your-vulnerable-loved-ones/

Previously, I explained how an estate plan should address what happens to you (and your things) if you become incapacita...
07/14/2026

Previously, I explained how an estate plan should address what happens to you (and your things) if you become incapacitated to the point you cannot care for yourself. Incapacity can occur over time from diseases such as dementia. Or it can happen suddenly with a stroke, a head injury from a fall, or several other reasons.
Years ago, I met with a man doing all he could to care for a spouse who would never again recognize him. Her dementia was profound, and he was exhausted. He could no longer care for her alone. As we reviewed their circumstances, it became apparent that they would need Medicaid to help pay for the assistance she needed.
However, this solution presented its own challenge. She was technically the Medicaid applicant. This meant she had to sign the Medicaid application. But given her dementia, she did not have the ability to understand what she was signing. This made her signature invalid. Read more about how you can avoid situations like this by visiting our blog.

https://wrightlawidaho.com/estate-planning-is-more-than-planning-for-your-death/

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