We have received a number of calls lately from people who have waited to start estate planning until it's too late. It invariably does not end well. "Too late" here usually means waiting until someone has become incapacitated to a point where they can't participate in the process anymore. (Or, of course, died...) And once that's happened, there is little anyone can do to help. Here's the thing: Idaho already has an estate plan for you. You might like it; you might not. But, if you ...
Updates
New Paralegal Learned Lawyer is very happy to announce that we've hired Maritza Black as a Paralegal. Maritza just graduated from Concordia University School of Law and will be working part-time for Learned Lawyer while she studies for the bar exam. Maritza may be familiar to some of you, because she worked as an intern for Learned Lawyer during her last semester of law school. Please join me in welcoming Maritza. You can read more about her on our biographies page. COVID-19 Update In ...
Staffing Changes
It is with some mixed emotions that we report a staffing change. First, the sad news: Our Clerk and Receptionist, Tate Volbrecht, has left our employment. This spring, Tate will complete his undergraduate courses at Boise State and received degrees in Political Science and Communication. He will be moving back to Billings, Montana for the summer, before starting law school in Washington, D.C. this fall. Tate was with us for nearly two years. We appreciate his service, and wish him the ...
COVID-19 Update
Just a brief update from Learned Lawyer as we all try to find our way through this current health situation: We will remain open to serve you as long as we are feeling well (so far so good)! If you need our services and you are symptom free, please come see us. We also have the option of video or telephone conferencing available for those who are not able to come to our office. If you have an appointment with us in the next few weeks and you do not intend to come see us in person, please ...
Now Hiring: Office Administrator
Our small but growing law firm is looking for an Office Administrator to stay on top of our bustling estate planning and probate practice with poise and proficiency. Sure, we need someone who rocks the basics: reception, filing, communicating with clients, maintaining databases, scheduling – the typical office administration jobs. But we also need a customer service champion who will write thank you notes, keep the office tidy, help the legal staff stay focused on delivering services, and ...
Probate Seminar – Scott is Teaching
Scott will be teaching part of a course on probate for National Business Institute on December 20, 2018. This basic level course, titled The Probate Process from Start to Finish, runs 8:30-4:40 at the SpringHill Suites in Boise. The cost is $329 to $349. Or, if you have specific questions about your own probate matter, schedule a free consultation with Scott today. ...
All Are Welcome Here!
On June 4, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a Colorado cake baker could decline to prepare a wedding cake for a same-sex couple on religious grounds. Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 584 U.S. ___ (2018). So I thought I'd take a moment to reiterate that, even if Learned Lawyer could decline service to a couple on religious grounds, we will not. Indeed, all are welcome to experience the peace of mind that comes from completing your estate plan, or to seek ...
Meet Tate Volbrecht
We are proud to announce that we've added a new employee to help bring our clients peace of mind. Meet Tate Volbrecht: Tate Volbrecht was born and raised in Billings, Montana and moved to Boise in 2016. A graduate of Billings Senior High School, Tate was involved with a variety of school-based activities, such as Track, Symphonic Band, Drum Corps, and Speech & Debate. However, his desire to learn and grow drew him to Boise State University, where he is an active member of the campus ...
We’re hiring!
We are looking for a part-time legal receptionist and clerk to start immediately. Please share this posting with anyone you think might be interested: A small, downtown Boise law firm focused on estate planning and probate is accepting applications for the position of part-time receptionist and clerk. You should be professional, friendly, and dependable, as you will be the first point of contact for our clients. You will be expected to take initiative, have strong communication skills, ...
Exciting Announcements
We're excited to announce that we have joined the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce. We also recently became an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau, where we are proud to have an A+ rating. March has been a busy month for us. Thank you for telling your friends, clients, and loved ones about the importance of proper estate planning. Please remember to send them to Learned Lawyer for their complementary estate planning education meeting. Or, if you could use a bit of ...
