Estate Planning & Probate in Ada County, Idaho
Ada County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Ada County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Ada County
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Ada County, probate runs through the Magistrate Court at 200 West Front Street, Boise. The court sits in the 4th Judicial District. The same 4th Judicial District also serves Boise, Elmore and Valley.
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Magistrate Court
Ada County · 4th Judicial District
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Recorder
Ada County
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$15 for the first 30 pages plus $3 for each page beyond 30.
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Local Procedures at the Magistrate Court
The court offers a self-help center, open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice. Call 208-287-6963 for details.
An application for informal probate must be accompanied by the original of the decedent's last will (or have the original already in the court's possession), or by a certified copy of a will probated in another jurisdiction. The clerk charges $1.00 per page for copies of probate court records and an additional fee per seal for certified copies. Record requests can be submitted online and are processed within about ten business days.
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