Estate Planning & Probate in Shoshone County, Idaho
There are two reasons people look up Shoshone County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Magistrate Court details.
The Probate Process in Shoshone 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 Shoshone County, probate runs through the Magistrate Court at 700 Bank Street, Suite 120, Wallace. The court sits in the 1st Judicial District. Shoshone County shares the 1st Judicial District with Benewah, Bonner, Boundary and Kootenai.
Full Shoshone Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Magistrate Court
Shoshone County · 1st Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Recorder
Shoshone 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, open Open Office Hours on 4th Friday of month, 10 AM - 12 PM for walk-ins, in County Commissioners Conference Room, 1st floor of Courthouse. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice. Call 208-446-1225 for details.
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