This episode is Part 2 of a two-part series. In this follow-up episode of Senior Matters, host Mark E. Wight and attorney Carly Ward dig deeper into the probate process in Idaho. They cover how probate protects against unknown debts, why personal representatives can be personally liable, and how to close an estate formally or informally. You will also learn practical ways to avoid probate through beneficiary designations, small estate strategies, and revocable living trusts. If you are planning your estate or managing a loved one's, this episode gives you tools to protect assets and reduce stress. To listen to the first episode, find What Really Happens When Someone Dies at https://idahoestateplanning.com/podcast