Probate in Blaine County

Probate Court Record

Blaine County Magistrate Court

Blaine County · 5th Judicial District

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (closed during the noon hour and on judicial holidays)

Office

201 South 2nd Avenue, Suite 106, Hailey, ID 83333

E-filing

Self-represented filing

Allowed

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Probate Firms Serving Blaine County

A well-established Pocatello firm with roots dating back to 1975. Has helped many individuals, couples, and families throughout Southeastern Idaho create thorough estate plans. Handles wills, trusts, and estate administration. Attorneys in Pocatello and Burley with 70+ years of collective experience.

Since 1975Serves 4 countiesEstate PlanningProbateWills Trusts

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.

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Pocatello firm serving Southeast Idaho since 1940. Handles estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, elder law, and Medicaid planning; its estate planning team carries 75+ years of combined experience, including two attorneys with advanced tax-law training.

Since 1940Serves the whole stateEstate PlanningProbateElder LawMedicaid PlanningWills Trusts

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Last Will and Testament

In Idaho, a will is signed before 2Idaho Code § 15-2-502Verified Oct 18, 2026View source witnesses, and a self-proving affidavit signed with it lets the court admit it without witness testimonyIdaho Code § 15-2-502Verified Oct 18, 2026View source.

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How Much Does Probate Cost?

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%Modeled estimate under 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): the hours the statutory fee schedules imply, at the state's surveyed hourly rateVerified Sep 8, 2026View source to 2.8%Modeled estimate under 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): the hours the statutory fee schedules imply, at the state's surveyed hourly rateVerified Sep 8, 2026View source of the estate under a reasonable-compensation standard.

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How Do I Settle an Estate?

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 Oct 18, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 4 months to 6 months.

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How Much Can an Executor Charge?

Idaho pays executors reasonable compensationIdaho Code § 15-3-719 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source, typically 2.2%Estimated from the 16 state statutes that set an executor fee schedule (median and interquartile range at this estate value)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source to 3.8%Estimated from the 16 state statutes that set an executor fee schedule (median and interquartile range at this estate value)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source of the estate.

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Do I Need Probate?

In Idaho, estates valued at $100,000Idaho Code § 15-3-1201Verified Sep 8, 2026View source or less skip probate with the Small Estate AffidavitIdaho Code § 15-3-1201Verified Sep 8, 2026View source, 30 daysIdaho Code § 15-3-1201Verified Sep 8, 2026View source after death.

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What Are the Creditor Claim Deadlines?

In Idaho, creditors have 4 monthsIdaho Code § 15-3-801Verified Sep 8, 2026View source from first publication of the creditor notice to present claims; late claims are barred.

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Can I Self-File Probate?

Idaho has no statewide fill-in probate petition, so the opening petition is drafted as a legal pleading, and informal probate is availableIdaho Code § 15-3-301Verified Sep 8, 2026View source.

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