Atty. Kent A. Higgins

Atty. Kent A. Higgins

Kent A. Higgins is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, wills and 18 other areas of law.

Pocatello Pocatello 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Kent A. Higgins at a glance

Kent A. Higgins is a Partner based in Pocatello, Idaho, practicing at Merrill & Merrill Chartered. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on wills, car accidents, truck accidents, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Utah (1982), Idaho (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Utah and U.S. District Court, District of Idaho (1983), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. Tax Court (1991). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1982) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Utah State Bar Idaho State Bar American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Corporation, Banking and Business Law Taxation) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Pocatello, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kent A. Higgins is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, wills and 18 other areas of law
  • Kent A. received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Kent A. practices at Merrill & Merrill Chartered in Pocatello, ID

Practice Areas Explained

Kent A. Higgins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kent A. Higgins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Car Accidents

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Truck Accidents

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Trusts

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Probate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Idaho

Practicing law in Idaho. Legal matters in Idaho are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pocatello are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Idaho state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Idaho brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Idaho courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kent A. Higgins

Where is Kent A. Higgins's law office located?
Kent A. Higgins's law practice is located in Pocatello, Idaho. The firm is Merrill & Merrill Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kent A. Higgins handle?
Kent A. Higgins focuses on wills, car accidents, truck accidents, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Idaho.
How long has Kent A. Higgins practiced law?
Kent A. Higgins has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Kent A. Higgins go to law school?
Kent A. Higgins earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Kent A. Higgins for a consultation?
You can contact Kent A. Higgins directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Kent A. Higgins received?
Kent A. Higgins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University
- 1982
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1982
Idaho
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Utah and U.S. District Court, District of Idaho
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1991

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