The figures on this page are general estimates. Laws, fees, thresholds, and prices differ by state and change often, and your own situation may change the result. Before you act, confirm the current numbers and rules for Idaho with a licensed professional — an attorney, tax advisor, or licensed agent as appropriate. Reading this page does not create a professional relationship.
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Idaho probate fees
| Item | Idaho |
|---|---|
| Court filing fee | Approximately $166 to file the probate petition in district court, plus small per-document and certification costs. |
| Attorney fees | Not statutory. Idaho attorneys charge a flat fee (commonly $2,500–$6,000 for a routine informal probate) or hourly. Fees must be reasonable, and the estate covers reasonable attorney costs under Idaho Code §15-3-720. |
| Executor / personal representative fees | Idaho Code §15-3-719 entitles the personal representative to reasonable compensation for services — there is no fixed percentage. A family member serving as personal representative may renounce the fee in writing, and many do. |
| Fee basis | reasonable |
| Appraisal / referee | Not used. Idaho does not appoint a state appraiser. The personal representative prepares an inventory and may hire an independent appraiser for hard-to-value assets when needed. |
Worked example
On a $500,000 Idaho estate, a reasonable executor fee commonly falls in the ballpark of $5,000–$15,000 depending on the work involved (informal, uncontested administrations sit at the low end). Unlike California, Idaho sets no mandatory percentage, so the court reviews the fee for reasonableness.
Idaho thresholds and deadlines
| Item | Idaho |
|---|---|
| Small-estate threshold | Estates of $100,000 or less (personal property, after liens) can be collected by a small-estate affidavit under Idaho Code §15-3-1201, used 30 days after death with no court appointment required. |
| Creditor claim period | Creditors generally have four months from the first publication of the notice to creditors to present claims, under Idaho Code §15-3-801; claims not timely presented are barred. |
| Typical duration | About 6 to 12 months for a routine uncontested estate; a case generally stays open at least 6 months so the creditor period can run. |
| Transfer-on-death deed | Idaho does not currently authorize a transfer-on-death deed for real estate. A 2026 bill (S1399) to adopt the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act died in committee. As a community-property state, Idaho instead relies on community property with right of survivorship (Idaho Code §15-6-401), joint tenancy, and living trusts to pass real property outside probate. |
What passes outside Idaho probate
These transfers are not part of the estate the fees above are calculated on:
- Beneficiary designations — retirement accounts, life insurance, payable-on-death accounts.
- Joint ownership with right of survivorship.
- Transfer-on-death deed — Idaho does not currently authorize a transfer-on-death deed for real estate. A 2026 bill (S1399) to adopt the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act died in committee. As a community-property state, Idaho instead relies on community property with right of survivorship (Idaho Code §15-6-401), joint tenancy, and living trusts to pass real property outside probate.
- Assets titled into a funded living trust.
Sources for this sheet
- Statutes: Idaho Code §15-3-719; Idaho Code §15-3-720; Idaho Code §15-3-801; Idaho Code §15-3-1201; Idaho Code §15-6-401
- State authority: Idaho State Legislature (Uniform Probate Code, Title 15)
- Small-estate threshold: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title15/t15ch3/sect15-3-1201/
- Transfer-on-death deed: https://www.racinelaw.net/does-idaho-allow-a-transfer-on-death-tod-deed.html
- Executor fees: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title15/t15ch3/sect15-3-719/
Compiled August 15, 2026 from the sources listed above. Fee schedules, thresholds, and court costs are amended by legislatures and courts — confirm each figure against the cited statute or the Idaho court before relying on it.
The full Idaho guides
- How Much Does Probate Cost in Idaho? — the full cost breakdown.
- How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Idaho? — the fee rule in detail.
- How Long Does Probate Take in Idaho? — the timeline and its statutory floor.
- Executor Deadlines in Idaho — inventory deadline, creditor-claim period and outer bar, each quoted from the statute.
- How to Avoid Probate in Idaho — the transfers that pass outside it.
- How Much Does a Will Cost in Idaho? — execution requirements and pricing.
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This sheet sets out Idaho probate figures as published at the time of compilation. It is not legal advice. Figures and statutes change and their application depends on the specific estate. Confirm current figures with the Idaho courts or a licensed Idaho attorney.