Atty. Carla Ness Ranum

Atty. Carla Ness Ranum

Carla Ness Ranum is a lawyer practicing complex estate planning, asset protection, business formations and 11 other areas of law. Carla received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1984, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Boise Boise 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Carla Ness Ranum at a glance

Carla Ness Ranum is a Co-Managing Member based in Boise, Idaho. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992) and Idaho (2005). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of New Mexico (B.A. University, 1984). Active member of Bar Association of Illinois Bar Association of Idaho Taxation, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Idaho State Bar Business & Corporate Law Section of the Idaho State Bar. Serands clients in Boise, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Carla Ness Ranum is a lawyer practicing complex estate planning, asset protection, business formations and 11 other areas of law
  • Carla received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1984, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Carla practices in Boise, ID

Practice Areas Explained

Carla Ness Ranum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carla Ness Ranum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Carla Ness Ranum is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Idaho →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Idaho

Practicing law in Idaho. Legal matters in Idaho are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boise are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Idaho state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Idaho brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Idaho courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about Carla Ness Ranum

Where is Carla Ness Ranum's law office located?
Carla Ness Ranum's law practice is located in Boise, Idaho. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carla Ness Ranum handle?
Carla Ness Ranum focuses on formation, trusts, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Idaho.
How long has Carla Ness Ranum practiced law?
Carla Ness Ranum has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Carla Ness Ranum go to law school?
Carla Ness Ranum earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A. University, 1984).
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1992
B.A. University
University of New Mexico
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992
Idaho
Admitted: 2005

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