Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples in Idaho
Same-sex couples have been able to marry in Idaho since 2014. However, married and unmarried couples sometimes assume their relationship alone will protect their partner. Often it won’t. Here’s what Idaho law does by default, and how to make sure your plan reflects your family and your wishes. The Legal Landscape Today Same-sex marriages are valid in Idaho under Obergefell v. Hodges. The federal Respect for Marriage Act requires states to recognize marriages validly performed elsewhere. In November 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case asking it to overturn Obergefell. Still, new challenges keep surfacing. The good news is that a well-drafted estate plan doesn’t depend on any court decision. Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and beneficiary designations work the same whether or not you’re married. Married same-sex couples are treated like any other married couple under…
