Free Idaho forms for planning an estate or settling one: a will, trust, powers of attorney, TOD deed, and the probate forms an executor files.
Create a revocable living trust to avoid probate, protect privacy, and control asset distribution.
In Idaho, a will is signed before 2Idaho Code § 15-2-502Verified Sep 16, 2026View source witnesses, and a self-proving affidavit signed with it lets the court admit it without witness testimonyIdaho Code § 15-2-502Verified Sep 16, 2026View source.
Idaho requires neither witnesses nor a notaryIdaho Code § 39-4510Verified Oct 15, 2026View source for a healthcare power of attorney.
Idaho treats a power of attorney as durable by defaultIdaho Code § 15-12-101, § 15-12-104, § 15-12-105, § 15-12-106, § 15-12-107, § 15-12-109, § 15-12-113, § 15-12-119, § 15-12-120, § 15-12-201, § 15-12-301, § 15-12-302; Idaho Code § 55-805, § 55-806Verified Sep 18, 2026View source, and it is signed with no witness or notary requirementIdaho Code § 15-12-101, § 15-12-104, § 15-12-105, § 15-12-106, § 15-12-107, § 15-12-109, § 15-12-113, § 15-12-119, § 15-12-120, § 15-12-201, § 15-12-301, § 15-12-302; Idaho Code § 55-805, § 55-806Verified Sep 18, 2026View source.
In Idaho, a pour-over will is signed before 2Idaho Code § 15-2-502Verified Sep 16, 2026View source witnesses and moves anything left outside the trust into it through probate.
Free calculators and checklists for planning or settling an estate in Idaho: will and trust costs, probate, executor pay, and inheritance taxes.
In Idaho, a will-based plan pays probate attorney fees of typically 1.8%Idaho Code § 15-3-721 (court reviews reasonableness of attorney compensation; no statutory percentage) — see also § 15-3-720 (reasonable attorney fees in estate litigation)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source to 2.8%Idaho Code § 15-3-721 (court reviews reasonableness of attorney compensation; no statutory percentage) — see also § 15-3-720 (reasonable attorney fees in estate litigation)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source of the estate; a funded revocable trust keeps those assets out of probate and off that fee.
Probate in Idaho takes 4 months to 6 months for a simple estate and charges attorney fees of typically 1.8%Idaho Code § 15-3-721 (court reviews reasonableness of attorney compensation; no statutory percentage) — see also § 15-3-720 (reasonable attorney fees in estate litigation)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source to 2.8%Idaho Code § 15-3-721 (court reviews reasonableness of attorney compensation; no statutory percentage) — see also § 15-3-720 (reasonable attorney fees in estate litigation)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source of the estate; assets held in a revocable trust skip both.
Probate on a $500,000 estate in Idaho costs an estimated $24,719Idaho Code § 15-3-721 (court reviews reasonableness of attorney compensation; no statutory percentage) — see also § 15-3-720 (reasonable attorney fees in estate litigation)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source. Attorney fees run 1.8%Idaho Code § 15-3-721 (court reviews reasonableness of attorney compensation; no statutory percentage) — see also § 15-3-720 (reasonable attorney fees in estate litigation)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source to 2.8%Idaho Code § 15-3-721 (court reviews reasonableness of attorney compensation; no statutory percentage) — see also § 15-3-720 (reasonable attorney fees in estate litigation)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source of the estate under a reasonable-compensation standard.
Probate on a $500,000 estate in Idaho costs an estimated $24,719Idaho Code § 15-3-721 (court reviews reasonableness of attorney compensation; no statutory percentage) — see also § 15-3-720 (reasonable attorney fees in estate litigation)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source and takes 4 months to 6 months for a simple estate, with attorney fees of typically 1.8%Idaho Code § 15-3-721 (court reviews reasonableness of attorney compensation; no statutory percentage) — see also § 15-3-720 (reasonable attorney fees in estate litigation)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source to 2.8%Idaho Code § 15-3-721 (court reviews reasonableness of attorney compensation; no statutory percentage) — see also § 15-3-720 (reasonable attorney fees in estate litigation)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source of the estate. Estates under $100,000Idaho Code § 15-3-1201Verified Sep 8, 2026View source can use a small-estate procedure instead.
Settling an estate in Idaho: the personal representative files the estate inventory within 90 daysIdaho Code §§ 15-3-706, 15-3-707, 15-3-708Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of appointment; creditors have 4 monthsIdaho Code §§ 15-3-801, 15-3-803, 15-3-804, 15-3-805, 15-3-806Verified Sep 15, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 4 months to 6 months.
An attorney-prepared revocable trust in Idaho runs $3,280Estimate: 10 hours at $328, Clio's Idaho Trusts rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source to $4,920Estimate: 15 hours at $328, Clio's Idaho Trusts rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source and a simple will $933Estimate: 3 hours at $311, Clio's Idaho Wills and Estates rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source to $1,866Estimate: 6 hours at $311, Clio's Idaho Wills and Estates rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source, against $0 to $549 up front plus a subscription with an online service.
77 estate planning firms in Idaho: probate, trust administration, and estate planning, by county and practice area.
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FirmBlackfoot, ID
Blackfoot firm serving Bingham County since 1999. Thomas W. Packer has over 40 years of experience in estate planning, probate, real property, and general civil practice.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateWills Trusts
FirmBoise, ID
Downtown Boise firm founded in 2016, serving Ada and Boise counties. Handles estate planning, probate administration, conservatorships and guardianships, and contested estate and trust litigation alongside business and real estate work.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateBusiness Succession
FirmMeridian, ID
The largest and oldest law firm in Meridian, Idaho with over 40 years of service. Provides estate planning, probate, and trust administration services throughout Ada County.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate
FirmRexburg, ID
Rexburg firm serving Madison and Fremont counties and the St. Anthony area. Troy Evans handles wills, trusts, probate administration, and guardianship matters alongside the firm's family law and business practice.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateConservatorshipGuardianshipWills Trusts
FirmPreston, ID
Preston-based firm with attorneys licensed in Idaho and Utah, serving Preston, Cache Valley, and communities throughout Southeast Idaho. Practice covers wills, trusts, estate planning and administration, business law, and real estate. Decades of combined experience.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateWills Trusts
FirmMeridian, ID
Meridian-based firm serving the Treasure Valley. J. Bart Green has 35+ years of experience in estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, advance directives, and powers of attorney. A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateWills Trusts
FirmBoise, ID
Boise firm focusing on estate planning, probate, trust administration, estate and trust litigation, and tax planning. Four attorneys with combined decades of experience in Ada County estate matters.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate LitigationTax Planning
FirmSandpoint, ID
A husband-and-wife legal team based in Sandpoint. Andra Hickey focuses on estate planning, probate, and family law, while Josh Hickey handles litigation. Started in June 2023 to fill a gap in Bonner County for estate planning and probate services.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbate
FirmEmmett, ID
General practice law firm in Emmett serving Gem County and surrounding communities. Practice areas include estate planning, probate, wills, trusts, business and corporate law, real estate, and water law. Experienced paralegal staff specializing in estate planning and probate matters.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateWills Trusts
FirmIdaho Falls, ID
Idaho Falls firm founded in 1896 and one of the largest law firms in eastern Idaho. Settles estates and administers trusts, advising personal representatives and trustees on fiduciary duties and heirs and beneficiaries on what they are owed. Also drafts wills, trusts, and powers of attorney and plans for estate and gift taxes.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax Planningand 2 more
FirmCoeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d'Alene practice covering estate planning, probate, and estate litigation alongside personal injury, insurance claims, family law, and business and real estate matters.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationWills Trusts
FirmIdaho Falls, ID
Idaho Falls firm established in 1973, serving Bonneville and Bingham counties. Handles estate planning, probate, trust administration, and estate tax planning, with the depth of one of Eastern Idaho's larger and longer-running practices.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax PlanningWills Trusts
FirmFruitland, ID
Fruitland-based attorney serving Payette County. Reece Hrizuk graduated from Gonzaga Law in 2012 and handles estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, real estate, and business law.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateWills Trusts
FirmEagle, ID
Attorneys in Eagle with over 30 years experience helping Idaho families create customized estate plans. Practice focused exclusively on estate planning since 2001. Provides skilled guidance through the Idaho probate process.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateElder LawMedicaid PlanningWills Trusts
FirmBoise, ID
Boise firm serving Ada County, founded in 2013 by Jesse R. Thomas. Focuses on estate planning and probate, with an emphasis on affordable, plain-language representation for families settling or planning an estate.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateWills Trusts
FirmBoise, ID
Handles probate estate legal matters throughout Idaho. Most probates handled on a flat fee basis. Serves Nampa, Caldwell, Meridian, Boise, Kuna, Emmett, Twin Falls, Pocatello, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, and more.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate
FirmNampa, ID
Canyon County firm with decades of experience in estate planning, probate, wills, trusts, asset protection, elder law, Medicaid planning, and estate/trust litigation. Highly rated for personalized service.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 3 more
FirmMeridian, ID
Meridian-based law firm providing estate planning and probate services. Serves Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Star, Nampa, Caldwell, and all counties in Idaho. Accepts new clients through referral from existing clients.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate
FirmBoise, ID
Provides probate, estate planning, and estate & trust litigation services throughout Idaho, including Boise, Meridian, Twin Falls, and surrounding areas. Formerly known as Angstman Johnson.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 3 more
FirmBoise, ID
Downtown Boise firm with two attorneys who each have 30+ years of experience in probate, estate planning, guardianships, and conservatorships. Offers free consultations.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateConservatorshipGuardianshipWills Trusts
