Rachel Murphy
Founding Attorney
Willena
“Estate planning shouldn't be a luxury.”
I'm Rachel — estate-planning attorney and founder of Willena. I help Idaho individuals and couples put Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney in place with flat-fee pricing and plain-English explanations. Estate planning is something every adult needs, regardless of how much they own.
Willena (wi-LAY-nuh) means "determined protector." I built the practice for people with a total net worth under about $6 million — folks traditional firms tend to underserve, who still deserve real guidance instead of fill-in-the-blank forms. You work directly with me, start to finish.
How I help clients
- Powers of Attorney
- Wills
- Probate-avoidance Trusts
- Blended & complex families
- Plan reviews for new Idahoans
- Returning-client updates
Products I place
Industries I serve
Specialties
I'm glad you're here. Whether you want to book a planning meeting, send a quick question, or save my card for later, it's all one tap away.
PURPOSE
Who I help & how I do it
I built Willena for people who've been putting this off — because it felt expensive, intimidating, or like something only wealthy families do. None of that is true, and an hour with me usually proves it.
Who I help
Young families
Parents who need guardians named for their children and a plan that works if the worst happens.
Retirees & pre-retirees
Folks who want to spare their kids the cost and delay of probate, and put decisions in writing.
New Idahoans
You moved here with documents from another state. Some still work; the Powers of Attorney usually don't.
Single professionals
No spouse, no kids, still very much in need of someone with legal authority if you're in the hospital.
What makes me different
Flat fees, published
You see the menu before you decide, and you know exactly how the price moves if you add or simplify.
Accessible by design
Prices intentionally set at the lower end of the market. Shop around — I encourage it.
Plain English
I explain a revocable trust the way I'd explain it to a friend, before you sign anything.
Actually pleasant
Clients regularly tell me they expected to dread this and didn't. Some humor helps.
How I do it
Gather information
You complete a secure online questionnaire in DecisionVault so I understand your circumstances before we meet.
Meet with Rachel
About an hour in person or over Zoom. I walk you through your options and help you choose a plan for your goals and budget.
Review your drafts
I personally prepare your documents and send drafts ahead of signing, then answer questions and make adjustments.
Sign documents
We meet in person to sign. You leave with a complete plan and clear instructions for maintaining it.
If you see yourself in one of these groups, the next step is a planning meeting. It's an hour, and you'll leave knowing where you stand.
Credentials
Licensed & experienced
More than twenty years of practice — a large firm in New York City, the Illinois Attorney General's Office, and an Idaho firm — before founding Willena so estate planning could be done well and priced honestly.
24
Years in the business
Licensed in Idaho since 2013
Admitted in Idaho, New York & Illinois
By the numbers
- 20+ yrsPracticing law across three states
- 4-8 wksTypical time from first meeting to signed plan
- 100%Documents drafted personally by me
The path here
2002
Began practice at a large law firm in New York City after Stanford Law.
2008
Joined the Illinois Attorney General's Office, handling complex, high-stakes matters.
2013
Moved to Boise and was admitted to the Idaho State Bar.
2020
Shifted into estate planning at a local Idaho firm during the pandemic.
2023
Helped launch a pro bono clinic with the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program offering free simplified estate plans.
2025
Founded Willena; named a Leaders in Law honoree by the Idaho Business Review.
Education
J.D., Order of the Coif
Stanford Law School · 2002
B.A., summa cum laude
Williams College · 1997
Leaders in Law Award recipient
Idaho Business Review · 2025
Designations & affiliations
Idaho Business Review, Leaders in Law Award, 2025
Order of the Coif, Stanford Law School, 2002
Pro bono estate planning clinic founder, Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program
Continuing legal education well past the Idaho minimum, with a focus on trust drafting, elder law, and tax changes that affect ordinary families — not just wealthy ones.
Beyond the office
The person behind the documents
The short version of the person behind the documents — some of this is placeholder copy, so send me your real details and I'll swap them in.
My background
I'm a Chicago-area native and a Stanford Law graduate, but Boise has been home since 2013. I spent more than fifteen years on complex matters — a large firm in New York City, then the Illinois Attorney General's Office — before moving into estate planning during the pandemic and founding Willena.
- B.A., summa cum laude, Williams College, 1997
- J.D., Order of the Coif, Stanford Law School, 2002
- Practiced at a large law firm in New York City
- Illinois Attorney General's Office
- Licensed to practice in Idaho since 2013
- Idaho Business Review Leaders in Law honoree, 2025
About my family
Boise by choice since 2013. Most evenings involve a loud kitchen, a dog with strong opinions about walk timing, and at least one conversation about whose turn it is to cook.
Favorite things to do
- Walking the Boise River Greenbelt
- Weekends in the mountains, ideally with no cell service
- Farmers markets in Meridian and downtown Boise
- Reading anything that isn't a statute
- Coffee and a slow, unstructured Saturday morning
Volunteer work & community
Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program
Collaborated to start a pro bono clinic offering free simplified estate plans to Idahoans who qualify.
Community education
Free estate planning talks for churches, community groups, and employers around the Treasure Valley.
Idaho State Bar
Active member, with continuing education well beyond the required minimum.
Local business community
Regular participant in Meridian and Boise small business and professional groups.
Causes I'm passionate about
If any of that overlaps with your world, we'll have plenty to talk about before we ever get to an engagement letter.
Client reviews
What clients say
5 · 41 reviews
Most of my clients come from someone they trust passing my name along. Here's what a few of them said after their signing meeting.
Featured client story
“Rachel sat with us and walked through every decision — guardians, trustees, all of it. For the first time, we actually understood what we were signing.”
Jeff and Alyson · Meridian, ID
5.0
Average client rating across 41 reviews
4-8 wks
Typical time from first meeting to signed plan
1 day
Typical response time to a client question
“Rachel was thorough, took the time to answer questions, and offered clear explanations. I now have peace of mind knowing that my trust was done by a competent, knowledgeable, caring attorney.”
Sylvia · Willena Client
“After decades of procrastinating, we expected this to be stressful. Instead, Rachel guided us through every step with such clarity and kindness that we left feeling relieved and confident.”
Jeff and Alyson · Willena Clients
“I always thought estate planning was only for the wealthy. Rachel helped me see how important it is, and made it feel simple, not stressful.”
Kelly · Willena Client
“As a single professional, I didn't think I needed an estate plan. Rachel made the process so easy to understand that I actually enjoyed doing it.”
Roxana · Willena Client
“After years of helping family members with estate planning decisions, it was finally time for me. Rachel walked me through each of my choices and provided clear options. Her expertise and support made the process easy.”
Gayle · Willena Client
Know someone who's been putting this off?
If a friend or family member has been meaning to get a Will, a Trust, or Powers of Attorney in place, send them my card. The first conversation is easy, and these testimonials reflect individual experiences — results depend on your circumstances.
My company
Willena
Company purpose
Attorney-created estate planning, priced for real people.
Willena exists to make attorney-created estate planning accessible to individuals and couples with a total net worth under about $6 million — people traditional firm models underserve, but who still need thoughtful, customized documents. Flat fees, a published pricing menu, and one attorney from first meeting to signature.
Products & services
Powers of Attorney
Financial and healthcare powers, end-of-life wishes, and a HIPAA waiver. $400.
Will Plan
Powers of Attorney plus Will(s). $800 individual / $1,200 couple.
Trust Plan
Everything above plus a probate-avoidance trust, certification, deed, and funding instructions. $2,800 individual / $3,600 couple.
Additional trusts
Inheritance trusts and separate property trusts, $400 per trust.
Deeds & business interests
Additional in-state deeds $200 each; assignment of business interests $100.
Returning clients
Agent updates, beneficiary changes, new deeds, and plan reviews at published menu rates.
What makes us different
Menu-based pricing
No hourly rates that make you afraid to ask questions. You see what each service costs before you decide.
Low overhead by design
Meetings in a private co-working conference room instead of a high-rent office, plus smart legal tech. You pay for expertise, not fluff.
An approachable experience
No intimidating law office, no dumb questions. We talk through hard decisions with clarity and a little lightness.
One attorney, start to finish
I draft every document myself and explain what each one does in plain English.
Costs of inaction
- A judge — not you — decides who raises your children.
- Idaho intestacy law decides who receives your property.
- Your family goes through probate: public, slow, and expensive.
- No one has legal authority to pay your bills or make medical decisions if you can't.
Benefits of working with us
Clarity
Plain-English explanations of every document before you sign it.
Predictability
Flat fees from a published menu, agreed before we start.
Efficiency
Most plans are complete within four to eight weeks.
Continuity
I'm here whenever life changes require an update.
Client portal
Your secure Client Workspace
DecisionVault holds your questionnaire, your drafts, and electronic copies of your signed documents — accessible whenever you need them.
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How I work
My job isn't to push you toward my idea of the right decision. It's to educate and empower you to make the best decisions for yourself and your family — and to tell you plainly when you don't need something.
Special offer
Estate planning meeting
About an hour, in person in Meridian or over Zoom. The $200 consultation fee is credited toward your base plan fee if you engage me.
Schedule a meetingMy network
People & companies I trust
Vetted local pros, grouped by what you need. Tap a card to see their contact info and how to redeem their offer. I don't take referral fees from anyone on this list. After you connect,
Financial Advisors
Planning, retirement, investments, and charitable giving.
Ridgeline Wealth Partners
Marcus Webb
Fee-only financial planning
Fiduciary, fee-only, and patient with people who don't love spreadsheets.
Complimentary beneficiary designation review for my clients.
Cascade Retirement Group
Dana Kowalski
Retirement income & Social Security
Good for the years right before and after retirement, when timing matters most.
Free Social Security timing analysis for people I send over.
Foothill Asset Management
Tomas Ruiz
Investment management
My go-to when a trust needs an investment policy someone will actually follow.
Ask Tomas for his trustee investment checklist.
Sagebrush Charitable Advisors
Ellie Barnes
Charitable giving & donor-advised funds
One of the few local advisors who really knows charitable planning.
Ellie takes intro calls from any client I send.
Tax, Accounting & Elder Care
CPAs, appraisers, care managers, and elder law support.
Foster & Reed CPA
Nia Foster
Small business & farm accounting
Handles closely held businesses and farm succession without drama.
Free basis and entity review before we assign business interests.
Grant Care Navigation
Alicia Grant
Geriatric care management
Helps families sort out care options before a crisis forces the decision.
Complimentary first consultation for families I refer.
Northline Senior Placement
Peter Nam
Assisted living & memory care placement
Knows every facility in the valley and will tell you which ones he'd avoid.
No-cost placement guidance for my clients' parents.
Delgado Family Mediation
Rosa Delgado
Family & inheritance mediation
For the sibling conversations that shouldn't end up in court.
Reduced first session for families I introduce.
Whitfield Elder Law
Sam Whitfield
Medicaid & long-term care planning
When long-term care eligibility is the real question, Sam handles it.
Sam will tell you straight whether you need Medicaid planning — no charge for that call.
Specialty Counsel
Probate, family law, and special needs planning.
Lindstrom Probate Law
Bev Lindstrom
Probate & trust administration
For estates that arrive without a plan already in place.
Free initial probate assessment for families I send over.
Reyes Special Needs Planning
Hannah Reyes
Special needs trusts & benefits
When a beneficiary receives benefits that an inheritance could disrupt.
Free benefits-impact review before we name a beneficiary.
Banking, Insurance & Title
Coverage, trust funding, and deed recording.
Boyle Insurance Group
Karen Boyle
Life & long-term care insurance
Twenty years in coverage. Never sells more than a family needs.
Free coverage adequacy check alongside your estate plan.
Heartland Community Bank
Andre Simmons
Personal & trust banking
Retitles accounts into a trust without making you visit four times.
Andre walks my clients through trust funding at the branch.
Home, Legacy & Support
Property, digital life, fiduciaries, and end-of-life planning.
Delaney Organizing
Trish Delaney
Document & household organizing
Turns four decades of paperwork into something your family can find.
Complimentary first session for clients assembling their records.
Iqbal Fiduciary Services
Sana Iqbal
Professional trustee & fiduciary
For when there's no good family member to serve as trustee.
Free consultation on whether a professional trustee makes sense.
Hammond Family Business Advisors
Drew Hammond
Business & farm succession
Twenty years helping families hand a business to the next generation.
Mention me for a complimentary succession strategy call.
Marek Funeral Planning
Gil Marek
Pre-need & funeral arrangements
Honest pricing and no pressure. Rare in this field.
Free pre-need planning conversation, no deposit required.
Boone Records & Estate Admin
Chris Boone
Executor support & records
Helps a first-time executor work through the checklist without panic.
First organizing session at no cost for families I'm advising.
My network
Associations & memberships
Bar memberships and community groups that keep me current, accountable, and connected to families across the Treasure Valley.
Idaho State Bar
Member in good standing since 2013
Licensing, ethics, and continuing legal education for Idaho practice.
Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program
Pro bono clinic co-founder & volunteer
Free simplified estate plans for Idahoans who qualify.
American Bar Association
Member, Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section
National standards and drafting resources for trust and estate practice.
Boise Estate Planning Council
Member
Attorneys, CPAs, advisors, and insurance professionals who plan together.
Membership isn't a credential on its own — but it's how I catch changes in the law before they affect your plan.
Connect
Contact Rachel
I'm glad you're here. Whether you want to book a planning meeting, send a quick question, or save my card for later, it's all one tap away.
Please include whether you're planning as an individual or a couple, whether you have minor children, and roughly where you are in the process.
Mon-Fri, 9:00a - 5:00p MT — meetings by appointment
Introduce yourself
Send Rachel your details, why you're reaching out, and the best way for her to reach you back. She reviews these herself and replies within one business day.
Schedule a call
No pressure, no script. Bring your questions and we'll walk through what a plan would actually cost and cover.
Save & share
Save Rachel's details so you have a real person to call before you need one — and send this card to anyone who's been putting off their estate plan.
Connect
Contact Willena
Willena is a small, deliberately lean practice — but for anything that doesn't need Rachel personally, start here:
- Scheduling, rescheduling, or the $200 consultation fee
- DecisionVault access, document copies, or your signed portfolio
- Referrals, speaking requests, and pro bono clinic questions
What to include
Include your name, whether you're an existing client, and the best way to reach you. Most requests are handled within one business day.
Mon-Fri, 9:00a - 5:00p MT
Office locations
Meetings are held by appointment at Kiln Meridian, with a downtown Boise location coming in Fall 2026. Zoom meetings are always available.
Resources
Resources to Share
Client-ready materials I can send to anyone thinking about estate planning — no engagement, no billable clock.
Willena materials
Written and maintained by me for Willena clients.
By me
Compiled for my clients and referral partners.
Resources
Resources for me
Internal tools, workflows, and capture shortcuts I use to keep the practice moving.
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My own tools
Built and maintained by me.
Practice administration
The back-office side of running Willena.
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