Idaho Probate Perfection: Mastering the Process

is a deputy attorney general for the State of Idaho's Health & Human Services Division. His practice focuses on Medicaid, probate, trusts, and litigation. Prior to becoming deputy attorney general, Mr. Younggren worked as a staff attorney for the Honorable Jonathan Medema of the Fourth Judicial District for two years before joining Sandra L. Clapp & Associates, P.A. He also previously interned with the Idaho Conservation League and the Idaho Attorney General's Office. Mr. Younggren graduated from the University of Idaho College of Law in May 2014 and was admitted to practice in Idaho the following October. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Idaho, graduating with a history major, classics minor, and archaeology minor.

is a partner with Hopkins Roden in Idaho Falls, Idaho. His practice includes both litigation and transactional work, focusing on business law, contracts, estate planning, and real property. Before joining the firm, Mr. Bigelow served as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Canyon County, Idaho, and later as an assistant attorney general in the U.S. Territory of American Samoa. In these roles, he gained substantial courtroom and trial experience in both criminal and civil matters. Mr. Bigelow earned his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Brigham Young University's J. Rueben Clark Law School in December 2013. During law school, he served as a judicial extern for Judge N. Randy Smith of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and Judge Dale A. Kimball of the United States District Court in Utah. Prior to law school, he worked in Washington, D.C., as part of Senator Crapo's legislative staff. Mr. Bigelow is admitted to the State Bar of Idaho, United States District Court for Idaho, State Bar of Wyoming, and Territorial Bar of American Samoa. He is a past president of the East Idaho Estate Planning Council and a volunteer for Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA).

is a shareholder with Jones Williams Fuhrman Gourley, P.A., where her practice is focused in the areas of business, estate planning and tax. Ms. Meier is licensed to practice law in Idaho and is a licensed certified public accountant in Idaho. She earned her B.S. degree from the University of Maryland and her J.D. degree from the University of Idaho College of Law. Ms. Meier is a member of the Idaho State Bar, the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Boise Estate Planning Council. She is a Certified Elder Law Attorney.

is a shareholder of Kirton McConkie. His practice focuses primarily in the areas of real estate transactions and estate planning. Mr. Christofferson represents clients in matters related to purchasing, selling, developing, leasing, and financing real property, including residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial properties. He also helps clients with their estate planning, routinely drafting wills, trusts, living wills, and powers of attorney. Mr. Christofferson is a past chair of the Real Property section of the Idaho State Bar and has lectured at various conferences, trade association meetings, and continuing legal education seminars on topics in real estate, finance, and estate planning. He earned his J.D. degree at Duke University School of Law and is admitted to practice in Idaho and Texas.

is an attorney with McInerney Law, where she assists individuals and families with a variety of important legal matters. Her primary practice areas include Wills and Trusts, Special Needs Planning, Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Business Succession Planning/Formation, Guardianships (and alternatives), and Conservatorships. Ms. McInerney is the founding member and co-president of the Board of Directors of Special Siblings, which provides support for children with special needs siblings. She currently serves as the president of the Board of Directors of the Jefferson County Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority. Ms. McInerney is a member of the Board of Directors for Down Syndrome Alabama, Shelby Humane Society and 25:35. She is a graduate and member of Leadership Birmingham (2022) and Leadership Shelby County (2012). Ms. McInerney is a proud graduate of Partners in Policymaking Alabama "PIPA" (2021). She is also a member of the Birmingham Bar, Solo/Small Firm Section of the Alabama State Bar, and the current Vice President of the Probate Section of the Birmingham Bar. Ms. McInerney is a graduate of the Birmingham Bar's Future Leaders Forum (2011). She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Special Needs Alliance. Ms. McInerney earned her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, as well as her M.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She earned her J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law and her LL.M. degree in taxation from Washington University in St. Louis. Ms. McInerney is licensed in Alabama, Utah, Oregon, and Mississippi.