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Probate in Idaho typically costs 2%–4% of the estate value in attorney feesIdaho Code § 15-3-720 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 31, 2026, plus court filing fees, executor compensation, publication costs, and any required surety bond. Attorney fees in Idaho are negotiated, so the actual cost depends on the firm and complexity. Total all-in costs typically run 3-8% of estate value. The Idaho probate calculator gives a detailed estimate based on estate value.
Idaho allows "independent administration" (sometimes called unsupervised or informal probate), which lets the executor handle most estate decisions without ongoing court approval. The executor still files the will, inventories assets, and reports to the court, but doesn't need a hearing for routine actions like paying bills or selling assets. Independent administration typically saves both time and attorney fees compared to supervised probate.
Estate planning attorneys in Idaho average $311 per hourClio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Jan 1, 2025 for wills and estates work. Flat-fee packages run roughly $933–$1,866 for a simple individual will and $3,280–$4,920 for a basic revocable trust. Online and DIY services cost $30–$300 for the same documents — see the will cost calculator for a side-by-side comparison.
Idaho has a generous small-estate threshold of $100,000. Estates under that line can use the Small Estate Affidavit procedure, which is a form rather than a court case — most families can handle it without an attorney. For estates above the threshold, formal probate generally benefits from counsel because of the procedural overhead, even when nothing is contested. The Idaho probate calculator estimates total costs based on estate value.
In Idaho, the situations where retaining counsel is typically worth the cost are: blended families with children from prior relationships (community property rules can produce surprising outcomes); ownership of a business, rental property, or significant investment assets; special-needs dependents who need a special-needs trust to preserve benefits; substantial property held in multiple states. If none of these describe your situation, the simpler online and DIY tools are often enough.
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76 firms
Lewiston firm serving the Clearwater region and the Idaho-Washington-Oregon border counties since 1974. Handles estate planning, probate, and estate and trust administration alongside its personal injury and workers compensation practice. Offers free initial consultations.
Location
1212 Idaho StreetLewiston, ID 83501
Phone
(208) 746-3646
Established
1974
Service Area
5 counties
Specializes in estate planning for families including those with special needs children. Uses a trademarked "Collaborative Legal Planning Process." Virtual meetings available statewide; serves families in Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Caldwell, Twin Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Pocatello, and more.
Location
1070 Riverwalk Dr, Suite 257Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone
(208) 552-1165
Service Area
Statewide
Boutique law firm in Hailey serving the Wood River Valley and surrounding Magic Valley communities. Laura Smithman manages the estate planning practice, offering wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate services. Also serves Jerome, Gooding, and Mountain Home areas.
Location
111 N 1st Avenue, Suite 2IHailey, ID 83333
Phone
(208) 788-6688
Service Area
3 counties
Blackfoot-based firm serving Bingham County since 1996. Practice covers estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, real estate, and business law. Two generations of attorneys serving the community.
Location
266 W Bridge StBlackfoot, ID 83221
Phone
(208) 782-4214
Established
1996
Service Area
1 county
Idaho Falls firm operating across Eastern Idaho since 1963, with offices in Rexburg, Pocatello, and Victor. Its estate planning team handles wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, guardianship matters, and estate tax planning for Bonneville, Madison, Jefferson, Bannock, and Teton county families.
Location
955 Pier View DriveIdaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone
(208) 523-5171
Established
1963
Service Area
5 counties
One of the oldest continuously operating law firms in Idaho, established in 1919. Full-service firm in Twin Falls with deep roots in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and agricultural law across the Magic Valley.
Location
126 2nd Ave NTwin Falls, ID 83301
Phone
(208) 733-5463
Established
1919
Service Area
1 county
Since 1998, Callahan & Associates in Coeur d'Alene has earned a reputation for quality estate planning and elder law services. 100% dedicated to estate planning and elder law. Practice includes living trusts, wills, probate, charitable planning, Veterans Benefits, and elder guardianships. Serves clients in Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington.
Location
2140 W. Riverstone Drive, Suite 201Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Phone
(208) 664-9228
Established
1998
Service Area
5 counties
Twin Falls attorneys with deep expertise in estate planning, probate, elder law, special needs planning, and trust & estate litigation in Southern Idaho.
Location
195 River Vista Place, Suite 206Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone
(208) 736-6000
Service Area
1 county
Lewiston firm with a multi-attorney practice covering wills, trusts, and estate planning, elder law and Medicaid planning, probate, and estate and trust litigation. Practice extends to business law, real property, and personal injury.
Location
1219 Idaho StreetLewiston, ID 83501
Phone
(208) 743-1516
Service Area
5 counties
A broad-service law firm headquartered at Lewiston's historic Train Station building. Provides estate planning and probate services including wills, trusts, healthcare directives, powers of attorney, and full estate administration across the Clearwater region.
Location
1229 Main Street, Suite 102Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone
(208) 743-9516
Service Area
4 counties