Estate Planning & Probate in Bonneville County, Idaho
There are two reasons people look up Bonneville County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the Magistrate Court.
The Probate Process in Bonneville 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 Bonneville County, probate runs through the Magistrate Court at 605 North Capital Avenue, Idaho Falls. The court sits in the 7th Judicial District.
Full Bonneville Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Magistrate Court
Bonneville County · 7th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Recorder
Bonneville County
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$15 for the first 30 pages plus $3 for each page beyond 30.
Full recording details →Verified September 4, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Magistrate Court
The court offers a self-help center. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice. Call 208-589-9872 for details.
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