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 pour-over will is signed before 2Idaho Code § 15-2-502Verified Oct 18, 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.
Settling a trust in Idaho happens outside court: the trustee acts under the state's trust statuteIdaho Code §§ 15-7-101 to 15-7-701 (UPC Trust Administration); Idaho Code §§ 68-104 to 68-113 (Uniform Trustees' Powers Act); Idaho Code § 32-906A (community property in revocable trusts)Verified Oct 17, 2026View source, notifies the beneficiaries within 30 daysIdaho Code §§ 15-7-303, 15-7-307Verified Sep 15, 2026View source, then pays the debts and distributes under the trust's terms.
In Idaho, trustee compensation follows "reasonable compensation" (UTC § 708 or equivalent)Idaho Code §§ 68-103, 15-3-719, 15-7-205Verified Sep 18, 2026View source unless the trust instrument sets a different amount.
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.
Idaho requires a final state income tax return for the decedent alongside the federal Form 1040Idaho Code § 63-3024 (flat rate); Idaho Code § 63-3004 (federal standard deduction conformity)Verified Sep 20, 2026View source; a federal estate tax return (Form 706) is required only for estates above $15,000,00026 USC 2001(c), 2010; P.L. 119-21 §70106Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.
Inherited assets in Idaho take a basis reset to fair market value on the date of death26 USC § 1014Verified Sep 15, 2026View source, and the gain on a later sale faces ordinary income tax at the state's regular rates.
25 trust administration firms in Idaho, by county and firm type.
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FirmBoise, ID
Idaho law firm focused on helping people who are retired or planning for retirement. Over 30 years serving Idaho seniors with estate planning, elder law, and VA benefits law. Formerly The Graham Law Office, P.A.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 2 more
FirmPocatello, ID
Pocatello firm serving Bannock, Bingham, and Bonneville counties across Southeast and Eastern Idaho since 2009. Focuses on estate planning and small business law, with added depth in elder law, special needs planning, and guardianship of minor children.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 4 more
FirmMoscow, ID
Moscow firm serving the Palouse counties of Latah, Nez Perce, and Clearwater. Handles estate planning, probate, trust and estate administration, will contests, elder law, and special-needs and farm-transition planning for individuals, businesses, and farms. Licensed in Idaho and Washington.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 2 more
FirmNampa, ID
Leading estate planning, probate and trust administration law firm in Canyon County and throughout southern Idaho. Full-service firm since 1968 with 10 attorneys and 100+ combined years of legal experience.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 4 more
FirmIdaho Falls, ID
East Idaho's Estate Planning and Business Law Center. Serving Southeastern Idaho since 1969, providing highly experienced legal counsel in estate planning, business succession planning, Medicaid long-term care planning, and probate.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 2 more