Gun policies, another perspective

Sensible gun policies are needed

Sensible gun policies are needed

Two Types of Wills, and Why You Probably Need Both

Nowadays many of my clients are particularly concerned with making sure their legal planning includes planning for medical treatment and decision making.

‘Home Sweet Home Alone’ — a bizarre retread with shifting alliances

However you classify the new Disney Plus film “Home Sweet Home Alone” — be it a remake, a reimagining, a sorta-sequel, a needless nostalgia machine, etc. — it is definitely a fascinating, if not especially entertaining experiment.

Op-Ed: Our legislators should take a budgeting lesson from struggling families

Even before they blew into Boise for the 2022 legislative session, Idaho legislators were rhapsodizing about the gigantic tax cuts they were going to bestow upon their voters — $350 million, $400 million, $600 million, the sky’s the limit in an election year.

Record Idaho tax cut clears panel, heads to House for vote

Rep. Jim Addis: 'I like returning tax dollars to taxpayers'

Tax relief package moves on

MACKAY: Are you coachable?

Pat Riley, president of the Miami Heat and a longtime highly successful NBA coach, used to ask his players "Are you F.A.T.?" F.A.T. was an acronym he created, short for "faithful, available and teachable."

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Family makes it work through trying times

This is the story of a family of five that has tirelessly worked to overcome life's obstacles and make the best out of their situation.

OPINION: Senators seek accountability from IRS

Idaho Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch have given at least 80 billion more reasons to hate the Internal Revenue Service, which has never been in danger of winning popularity contests.

FAST FIVE Rebecca Fowler: Leader of the pack

Meet Rebecca Fowler, a Post Falls resident and animal lover. She is trustworthy and dependable, with a fun-loving spirt. Improving the happiness of pets lives is what led her to start Fowler Farms Animal Care. She strives to make sure the pet parents are happy knowing their "kids" are safe, well taken care of and having a great time during their visits.

Help us celebrate the community's best and brightest under 40

Nominations open now through Feb. 20

We all know young professionals who are making positive impacts in their communities and workplaces. Celebrate those high-producing, inspiring and dedicated individuals by nominating them in the North Idaho Business Journal’s inaugural 40 Under 40 awards recognition program.

OPINION: Levy chat

The proposal for a new levy in Coeur d'Alene has caused quite a stir, given that a similar proposal was defeated only a few months ago. The levy is intended to raise funds for education, and while this is an admirable goal, there are reasons why it should be defeated again.

OPINION: In the fight for education, the safe middle ground is quickly disappearing

“All that is required for evil to triumph is for good men (and women) to do nothing.” That was Edmund Burke’s 18th century defense of the American Colonies in the English House of Commons.

Is A Living Will the same as a Last Will & Testament?

Nowadays many of my clients are particularly concerned with making sure their legal planning includes planning for medical treatment and decision making. Often people are confused about which legal documents are used for advanced medical planning. Several estate planning documents have similar and easy to confuse names, which adds to the potential for confusion. Estate planning legal matters are already confusing enough, so it certainly does not help to have similar names for related but completely different documents. Let’s take some of the mystery out of two similarly named documents now: the “Last Will & Testament” and the “Living Will.”

Tony Berns named chamber's Citizen of the Year

Lindsay Allen receives Ed Abbott Volunteer of the Year honor

Chamber honors members at annual banquet

The exhausted dad: ‘Twas the night of cold singing and no sleeping

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and all through the Wilson house, nothing is ready for tomorrow and I’m too tired to make this rhyme.

How to boost your ROL

If you are in business, chances are you are familiar with the term ROI — Return on Investment. However, I have learned a more important term called ROL — Return on Life.

Distinguishing a Living Will from a Last Will in Your Estate Plan

Nowadays many of my clients are particularly concerned with making sure their legal planning includes planning for medical treatment and decision making. Often people are confused about which legal documents are used for advanced medical planning. Several estate planning documents have similar and easy to confuse names, which adds to the potential for confusion. Estate planning legal matters are already confusing enough, so it certainly does not help to have similar names for related but completely different documents. Let’s take some of the mystery out of two similarly named documents now: the “Last Will & Testament” and the “Living Will.”

FAST FIVE Andy Jockheck: Passionate about positive impact

Meet Andy Jockheck, the vice president/branch manager of Umpqua Bank in Post Falls. Andy has been serving in the banking industry for over 30 years. With a deep understanding of his clients' needs, he strives to make their dreams a reality. Beside his commitment to his clients, he is passionate about serving the community and volunteers with United Way and Post Falls Education Foundation.

Help us celebrate the community's best and brightest under 40

Nominations open now through Feb. 20

We all know young professionals who are making positive impacts in their communities and workplaces. Celebrate those high-producing, inspiring and dedicated individuals by nominating them in the North Idaho Business Journal’s inaugural 40 Under 40 awards recognition program.

Estate Planning for Women – Specific Considerations

Let’s start by acknowledging that estate planning is incredibly important for every adult person in America. No matter what level of wealth, or lack thereof, and no matter what your gender, marital status, or age, if you are an American over the age of 18, you should have at least basic estate planning in place. By “basic estate planning” I simply mean the collection of documents that establish what will happen to you, your family, and the things you own if you become unable to make your own decisions (“incapacitated”) or upon your death.