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Your Trusted Partner for Estate Planning Services in Boise
At Learned Lawyer PLLC, we combine legal expertise with compassionate guidance to help families navigate estate planning, probate, and trust administration. Founded by Scott R. Learned, a Boise native and Georgetown Law graduate, our firm brings decades of combined experience in litigation, education, and personalized legal solutions. Our team includes seasoned professionals like Attorney Rob Adelson, whose background in constitutional law and private practice strengthens our client-focused approach. We prioritize transparency through flat-fee pricing for most estate planning services, ensuring clients understand costs upfront.Our operations manager Stephanie Young-Learned and paralegal Bailly Woodring bring specialized support in trust administration and probate transitions. Recognized by clients and peers for our competence and empathy, we serve Idaho families with services ranging from wills and living trusts to complex probate avoidance strategies. As active community members, we integrate professional excellence with local engagement through organizations like Ballet Idaho and the University of Idaho's Bar Success program.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Services
Trust Administration
Will Creation
Living Trusts
Probate Avoidance
Guardianship Agreements
Business Succession
Tax Planning
Asset Protection
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized estate planning with flat-fee transparency
- Our attorneys combine litigation experience with specialized estate knowledge
- We provide comprehensive probate guidance tailored to Idaho law
- Our team includes certified professionals with decades of combined experience
- We guarantee 24/7 client support during critical legal proceedings
What people say
Excellent professional service
Most competent attorney
Compassionate and knowledgeable
Uncanny ability to identify issues
Personalized client support
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create customized legal frameworks to protect assets and define inheritance wishes. We offer tiered packages from basic wills to advanced trust structures, ensuring clients control property distribution while minimizing probate requirements. Our transparent flat-fee pricing includes legal consultations and document preparation tailored to individual family needs.
Probate Services
We streamline Idaho probate processes by managing court filings, creditor claims, and asset distribution. Our flat-fee services help personal representatives fulfill fiduciary duties while navigating state-specific requirements. We specialize in reducing administrative costs and ensuring compliance with Idaho probate laws during emotionally challenging times.
Trust Administration
Our trust administration services guide trustees through post-mortem responsibilities including asset inventory, tax compliance, and beneficiary distributions. We provide hourly-rate support for trust interpretation, legal documentation, and dispute resolution while maintaining strict adherence to Idaho fiduciary standards and trust document specifications.
Probate Avoidance
We implement strategic legal tools like revocable living trusts and specialized deeds to bypass probate court. Our services include creating single-member LLCs for business asset protection and drafting advanced directives, ensuring seamless asset transfer while maintaining full legal compliance and family privacy.
Advanced Tax Planning
Our advanced planning services address complex family structures through irrevocable trusts, special needs provisions, and business succession strategies. We develop customized solutions for high-net-worth clients including family limited partnerships and qualified personal residence trusts to minimize tax liabilities and protect generational wealth.
People
Scott R. Learned
Owner/Senior Attorney
Boise native and Georgetown Law graduate with litigation and teaching experience. Professor at University of Idaho, triathlete, and community service advocate. Specializes in personalized estate solutions while balancing family commitments.
Robert M. Adelson
Attorney
1997 law graduate with constitutional litigation background. Former Deputy Attorney General and Boise State legal counsel. Focuses on legacy planning and family protection while maintaining academic and outdoor interests in Boise.
Stephanie Young-Learned
Operations Manager
15-year banking veteran with Idaho community leadership experience. Manages firm operations while balancing family responsibilities and outdoor activities as fourth-generation Idaho resident.
Bailly Woodring
Paralegal
Licensed realtor and educator with 2024 firm addition. Provides probate transition support through leadership skills and Idaho real estate expertise while pursuing global adventures and outdoor sports.
Bridgott Brown
Administrative Assistant
Hospitality industry veteran offering client support. Enjoys Idaho hiking trails with family and pets while providing administrative assistance to legal team operations.
Questions
What estate planning packages do you offer?
We offer four estate planning packages priced from $1,225 to $4,300, including wills, living trusts, healthcare directives, and advanced tax planning solutions tailored to family complexity.
How much do probate services cost?
Our probate services start at $3,000 with flat-fee pricing available. Costs depend on estate complexity and required court filings under Idaho probate regulations.
Do you handle trust administration?
Yes, we provide trust administration services at hourly rates starting from $500, including trustee documentation, asset management, and compliance with Idaho trust laws.
Can you help avoid probate court?
We implement revocable living trusts, specialized deeds, and LLC structures to help clients avoid probate while maintaining legal compliance and asset protection.
What makes your firm different?
Our combination of litigation experience, transparent pricing, and personalized approach distinguishes us. We offer both technical legal expertise and compassionate guidance during difficult transitions.
Are services available outside Boise?
While based in Boise, we serve clients across Idaho through virtual consultations and document preparation services tailored to statewide legal requirements.
