Estate Planning & Probate in Custer County, Idaho
Most Custer County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Magistrate Court details.
The Probate Process in Custer 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 Custer County, probate runs through the Magistrate Court at 269 South 9th Street, Challis. The court sits in the 7th Judicial District.
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Custer County · 7th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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Local Procedures at the Magistrate Court
The Magistrate Court schedules probate hearings Magistrate Court (which handles probate) sits Mondays and Tuesdays; District Court the 2nd Tuesday of each month; Small Claims on Wednesday of the 2nd full week of the month.
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.
The Custer County Courts (Seventh Judicial District), which handle probate, are located at 269 South 9th Street in Challis, not at the historic county courthouse on East Main Avenue where the County Clerk is based. Court mailing address is PO Box 1128, Challis, ID 83226; general court inquiries can be emailed to custercourtclerks@custer.idcourts.gov.
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