ID risk area
Probate risk in Idaho
Court-supervised estate process, timing, cost exposure, and public record requirements.
Idaho allows collection of personal property by affidavit after a short waiting period if the probate estate is within the statutory limit.
How long does probate typically take here?What costs and fees should families expect?What becomes public during probate?
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Affidavit collection is available 30 days after death.
- The probate estate must be $100,000 or less (after liens and encumbrances).
- No personal representative or summary administration can be pending or granted in any jurisdiction.
- The affidavit allows transfer of tangible and intangible personal property and securities.
Questions to consider
Questions this risk area helps you evaluate in Idaho
- How long does probate typically take here?
- What costs and fees should families expect?
- What becomes public during probate?
State overview
Idaho allows collection of personal property by affidavit after a short waiting period if the probate estate is within the statutory limit.
- Affidavit collection is available 30 days after death.
- The probate estate must be $100,000 or less (after liens and encumbrances).
- No personal representative or summary administration can be pending or granted in any jurisdiction.
- The affidavit allows transfer of tangible and intangible personal property and securities.
- The affidavit must state the successor's entitlement to payment or delivery of the property.
Sources
- https://law.justia.com/codes/idaho/title-15/chapter-3/part-12/section-15-3-1201/
- https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/idaho-avoiding-probate-31786.html
Risk sources
- Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Probate of wills and administration
Article III covers appointment, notices, creditor claims, and small-estate collection (Section 3-1201).
National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in Idaho.