Estate Planning & Probate in Power County, Idaho
Power County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the Magistrate Court.
The Probate Process in Power 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 Power County, probate runs through the Magistrate Court at 543 Bannock Avenue, Room 101, American Falls. The court sits in the 6th Judicial District. Power County shares the 6th Judicial District with Bannock, Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin and Oneida.
Full Power Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Magistrate Court
Power County · 6th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Recorder
Power 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 Magistrate Court schedules probate hearings Adult Arraignment: Monday at 12:00 PM; Juvenile Arraignment: Wednesday at 1:30 PM.
The court offers a self-help center. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice. Call 208-226-7618 for details.
Citations and court fees may be paid by personal check, money order, cashier's check, Visa, Mastercard, or cash. A $3.00 service fee is assessed on credit card payments.
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