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.
When the clock starts in Idaho
The single fact that governs every other date on this page: in Idaho the creditor-claim period runs from the date of first publication of the notice to creditors.
This is not the same in every state. Some states run the period from the date of death, others from the date letters are issued to the personal representative, others from first publication of the notice to creditors. A deadline calculated from the wrong event is simply wrong, and a missed claim deadline is not curable.
Idaho deadlines at a glance
| Deadline | Idaho | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | Not retrieved for this entry. | — |
| Creditor claim period | Four months after the date of the first publication of the notice, or be forever barred (§15-3-801(a)). Idaho states that a personal representative "may publish" that notice, so publication is permissive rather than required. A creditor given written notice by mail or other delivery has a choice of two periods and gets whichever ends later: four (4) months after the published notice, if notice was given under subsection (a), or sixty (60) days after the mailing or delivery of the written notice (§15-3-801(b)). A creditor notified late therefore runs on the sixty-day leg, which can end after the four-month period has already closed. | Idaho Code §15-3-801(a)–(b) |
| Outer claim bar | §15-3-801 states that claims not presented within the published period are forever barred. A separate outer limit sits over it: under §15-3-803(a) a claim arising before death is barred unless presented within the EARLIER of (1) three (3) years after the decedent's death, or (2) the §15-3-801(b) period for creditors given actual notice and the §15-3-801(a) period for creditors barred by publication. Because the test is the earlier of the two, the three years is a ceiling, not an extension of the notice period. §15-3-803(a) excepts claims for state taxes, which §15-3-803(d) puts on a separate schedule. | Idaho Code §§15-3-801, 15-3-803(a) |
The creditor-claim period, as written
A personal representative may give written notice by mail or other delivery to any creditor, notifying the creditor to present his claim within four (4) months after the published notice if given as provided in subsection (a) of this section or within sixty (60) days after the mailing or delivery of the notice, whichever is later, or be forever barred.
— Idaho Code §15-3-801(a)–(b)
What this page does not state
Where a figure is not recorded above, it is because it was not found in the statute cited — not because no deadline exists. Court rules, local rules, and standing orders set additional dates that are not part of the statutory text, and those are not reproduced here. Confirm every date against the Idaho court handling the estate.
Sources
- Statutes: Idaho Code §15-3-801(a)–(b); Idaho Code §§15-3-801, 15-3-803(a)
- Authority: Idaho State Legislature (legislature.idaho.gov)
- Source URL: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title15/T15CH3/SECT15-3-801/
- Verified: 2026-09-19
Related Idaho guides
- How Long Does Probate Take in Idaho? — the overall timeline these deadlines sit inside.
- How much does probate cost in Idaho? — the cost side.
- How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Idaho? — compensation for the work.
- Idaho Probate Fee Sheet — printable one-page reference.
- Executor Duties: The Complete Checklist — what the role involves.
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This page reproduces Idaho statutory deadlines as published at the time of verification. It is not legal advice. Statutes are amended, court rules impose additional dates, and application depends on the specific estate. Confirm every date with the Idaho court or a licensed Idaho attorney.