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Docket No. 16055 · Idaho

Kootenai County
Probate Court

In Idaho, estates are probated in the District Court (Magistrate Division). This page gathers where to file in Kootenai County, the state rules that apply, and where every detail comes from.

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County seat
Coeur d'Alene
Population
185,010
Court
District Court
Record
Courthouse mapped
ID · 1605547°41′ N · 116°42′ W
● Kootenai County Recorder's Office
located via OpenStreetMap
Small-estate limit
$100,000
Wait 30 days after death
Creditor window
4 months
Idaho Code § 15-3-801
Executor fee
Reasonable
Reasonable fee set by the court
Death taxes
None
No state death tax
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Where to file in Kootenai County

Handled by
District Court (Magistrate Division)In Idaho, probate is handled by the Magistrate Division of the District Court in each of the 44 counties under the Uniform Probate Code.
County building
Kootenai County Recorder's Office 451 North Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Main line: (208) 446-1480 OpenStreetMap · view the map entry
Phone
(208) 446-1480OpenStreetMap
Opening hours
Not published in an open source. Check the court or county website before you go.
County website
kcgov.usWikidata
State courts & e-filing
isc.idaho.govCase search: Idaho Court Portal (iCourt / Odyssey)
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How probate runs in Kootenai County

Six stages, with the Idaho rules that set the pace.

  1. 01

    Secure the original will

    Find the original signed will and order certified death certificates. Idaho deadline: Must lodge will promptly; 3-year probate limitation bar.

  2. 02

    Pick the right track

    If the probate estate is under $100,000, a small-estate procedure (Idaho Code § 15-3-1201) may avoid full administration.

  3. 03

    Petition the court

    File the petition with the District Court (Magistrate Division) for Kootenai County. The court appoints the executor or administrator and issues letters.

  4. 04

    Inventory the estate

    Open an estate bank account (the IRS issues the EIN), list assets at date-of-death values and file the inventory if the court requires it.

  5. 05

    Notify creditors

    Publish or send notice to creditors. Window: 4 months after first publication of notice to creditors.

  6. 06

    Account and distribute

    Pay debts, taxes and fees (Idaho Code § 15-3-719), file the final account if required, distribute to heirs and ask to close the estate.

Need help with an estate in Kootenai County, Idaho?

Where to get help.

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  1. 01 Idaho courts — self-help & formsOfficial judiciary website: forms, filing rules and e-filing.
  2. 02 Legal aid directory — LawHelp.orgNonprofit directory of free and low-cost legal aid by state, including probate and estates.
  3. 03 Find a probate lawyer — American Bar AssociationState-by-state links to bar lawyer-referral services and pro bono programs.
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Idaho rules that apply here

Probate law is state law — these apply in all 44 Idaho counties.

Small estates
$100,000 (entire probate estate, net of liens); collection of personal property by affidavit onlyIdaho Code § 15-3-1201 · wait 30 days
Filing the will
Must lodge will promptly; 3-year probate limitation bar
Creditor claims
4 months after first publication of notice to creditorsIdaho Code § 15-3-801
Executor fees
Reasonable compensation based on time and complexityIdaho Code § 15-3-719 · estimate the fee
Handwritten wills
Recognized. Idaho recognizes holographic wills if signature and material provisions are in handwriting of testator (Idaho Code § 15-2-503).
Estate tax
No state estate tax.Idaho has no state estate tax.
Inheritance tax
No.No inheritance tax in Idaho.
Typical duration
6 to 9 monthsA lawyer is not required by statute, though most formal estates use one.

Rules re-checked Sept 2026 against: legislature.idaho.gov (statute)

§ IV

Neighbouring probate courts

KootenaiBenewahShoshoneBonnerLatahBoundary
Related officeKootenai County Clerk & RecorderDeath certificates, recorded deeds and marriage records for the estate file.uscountyclerks.com ↗ Related officeKootenai County Property AppraiserAssessed values and parcel records for the estate inventory.uspropertyappraisers.com ↗
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Questions about Kootenai County probate

Where is the Kootenai County Probate Court located?
In Idaho, probate is handled by the District Court (Magistrate Division). The Kootenai County Recorder's Office is mapped in OpenStreetMap at 451 North Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Check the official county website (kcgov.us) to confirm which counter or building handles probate filings.
What is the small estate affidavit limit in Kootenai County, ID?
Small-estate rules are set by state law, so they are the same in every Idaho county: $100,000 (entire probate estate, net of liens); collection of personal property by affidavit only (Idaho Code § 15-3-1201). The waiting period is 30 days.
How do I search probate case records in Kootenai County?
Start with the Idaho judiciary website (isc.idaho.gov), which points to Idaho Court Portal (iCourt / Odyssey). Older files and certified copies are requested from the probate clerk in Coeur d'Alene.
What are the deadlines for filing a will and creditor claims in Kootenai County?
Will: Must lodge will promptly; 3-year probate limitation bar. Creditors: 4 months after first publication of notice to creditors (Idaho Code § 15-3-801).
How much can an executor charge in Kootenai County?
Idaho rule: Reasonable compensation based on time and complexity (Idaho Code § 15-3-719). You can estimate the amount with our executor fee calculator.