The creditor claim period of 4 monthsIdaho Code §§ 15-3-801, 15-3-803, 15-3-804, 15-3-805, 15-3-806Verified Sep 15, 2026View source runs from the first publication of the creditor notice, which follows the executor's appointment. A claim not presented in time is barred. Every claim is barred 36 monthsIdaho Code §§ 15-3-801, 15-3-803, 15-3-804, 15-3-805, 15-3-806Verified Sep 15, 2026View source after the date of death, whether or not notice was given.
Within 90 daysIdaho Code §§ 15-3-706, 15-3-707, 15-3-708Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of the personal representative's appointment.
The personal representative closes an informal estate by filing a verified closing statement under Idaho Code § 15-3-1003, certifying that the creditor-claim period has expired, the estate is fully administered and distributed, a copy was sent to all distributees and unbarred creditors, and a full written account was furnished to affected distributees; no hearing or court order is requiredIdaho Code §§ 15-3-1001, 15-3-1002, 15-3-1003, 15-3-1005, 15-3-1006Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.
A person named as personal representative who will not serve renounces the appointment before anyone is appointed; the instrument is a written renunciation filed with the courtIdaho Code § 15-3-203(c)Verified Sep 23, 2026View source.
No earlier than six months after the original appointment of a general personal representative, and not until the time limitation for presenting creditors’ claims (four months from first publication under § 15-3-801) has expiredIdaho Code § 15-3-1003(a), (a)(1)Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.