Considerations when selecting an executor or trustee of your estate

When I meet with clients to set up estate plans, I find that a surprising number of people mistakenly believe that they must name their eldest child in their will or their trust as the person in charge of their estate. Even those who understand that they are not legally required to do this may think they are supposed to nominate their eldest child for this duty. There may have been a time when social norms dictated this outcome, but those days are long past, and today I speak to my clients in detail about who the right type of person is to be left in charge of their estate. Let’s review some of the factors that should be considered.

Sheila M. Kelly, 68

Sheila Marie Kelly (nee Crotty) passed away on January 11, 2024, after a courageous and tenacious battle against cancer.

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The upside of failure

I just set my New Year's goals, which are fairly ambitious. And I know I will not succeed at all of them. As long as I have a positive mental attitude it won't matter if I don't hit them all.

Lind Karlsen, 87

Lind B. Karlsen was born on July 23, 1936, to Frithjof and Borghild Karlsen in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and passed away on January 12, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia at the age of 87.

ABORTION: ‘Do the inconvenient/sacrificial thing’

I find it interesting that pro-life (against abortion), and pro-choice (for abortion) had scheduled a march on Saturday, Jan. 20. I read that about 400 pro-life marchers followed through with their commitment and marched, however the pro-choice march was postponed due to the inconvenience of inclement weather. This event is very telling as to the different philosophies of these two camps. One is willing to sacrifice in order to do what they feel is right, while the other takes the easy way out to avoid discomfort.

Avian flu is devastating farms in California's 'Egg Basket' as outbreaks roil poultry industry

Following government rules, Weber's company, Sunrise Farms, had to slaughter its entire flock of egg-laying hens — 550,000 birds

Nazi death camp survivors mark 79th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Observances were also held in many other countries Saturday. Nearly 6 million European Jews were killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust — the mass murder of Jews and other groups before and during World War II

PREP BASKETBALL: Slow start hampers Lakeland at Moscow

Lakeland's boys play host to Bonners Ferry on Tuesday.

Brilliant futures ahead

New Vision junior is Boys and Girls Clubs Youth of the Year

Nary a dry eye could be found in the audience as it was announced Thursday evening that Eva Santiago-Rosenberg is the 2024 Kootenai County Boys and Girls Clubs Youth of the Year. "I’m feeling just overwhelmed with so many good emotions,” the New Vision Alternative High School junior said after the announcement, surrounded by congratulations and well wishes from friends and loved ones. “This is definitely a new experience for me," she said. "I’m glad that I’m here, for sure.”

Passion for agriculture

Rider receives multiple awards for her work for the fair and support for the farm industry

Passion for educating about agriculture drives Linda Rider

NIBCA announces year-end awards

The North Idaho Building Contractors Association announced award winning members at their General Membership Meeting on Jan. 17 at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn.

MY TURN: Winning the race, losing the gold

A couple of friends asked if I would join them to watch the movie “Boys in the Boat.” Having spent most of my life on the East Coast, this movie was not particularly significant to me. Now, residing in the Pacific Northwest its importance in this region became obvious. In 1936 in this part of the country rowing as an Olympic sport lacked substantial backing at the college activities level. The University of Washington Huskies refused to be accept that lack of support.

The Exhausted Dad: Family traditions and ‘down-low’ protocols

“Don’t bite the bugs.” My dad used to say that to the little kid version of me every night before bed, inverting the classic, “Don’t let the bed bugs bite” tuck-in phrase. His mom (my grandmother) said it to him, so he passed the tradition along.

If you asked a movie critic

Oscar nominations, unstoppable ‘Oppenheimer' and more

You didn’t ask, but I’m going to tell you anyway. One of the best recurring features in all of film criticism was Roger Ebert’s Movie Answer Man, in which the late, great critic answered film-related questions from his readers.

Understanding the complexity of seizures

Seizures, which are caused by a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells, can be scary and often lead to uncertainty for pet owners, as seizures affect a pet’s movements, behavior, senses, or state of awareness.

Norma Carney, 91

Norma Jane Porter Carney died peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024, in Hayden Lake, Idaho.

Larry Gene Matthews, 86

Larry Gene Matthews passed away on January 15, 2024, at Kootenai Health after a short illness.

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Top UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of ordering cease-fire

Top UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of ordering cease-fire