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5.0 /5.0
7 Client Reviews
$ 250-250 per hour
About William
Biography
In Memoriam: 1955 – 2025
Bill Nichols joined White Peterson as an associate in 1999 and became a partner in 2004. He
earned his J.D. from the University of Oregon, and passed the Oregon bar in 1980. In 1986, he
took and passed the Idaho bar. He was the City Attorney for the City of Meridian, from 2000-
2004, and the City of McCall, from 2005 to present. He was also very involved with the City of
Nampa. He joined the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys in 2016 which became
the majority of his practice. He was a member of the Idaho State Bar, Oregon State Bar,
Association of Idaho Cities, and the Idaho Municipal Attorneys Association. Bill received the
President’s Award from the Idaho Municipal Attorneys in 2009 and the Idaho State Bar
Professionalism Award in 2010. He will be greatly missed by his colleagues and clients.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Business
16%
46 years
Estate Planning
16%
46 years
Government
16%
46 years
Probate
16%
46 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Idaho for 40 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 45 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Jon | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Outstanding Council
We contacted White-Peterson looking for help with a family trust and wills. We knew from the moment we met Mr. Nichols that this was going to be a good experience. Mr. Nichols obviously possesses a wealth of legal knowledge and has an ability to translate it into easy to understand terms. His likeabl...
Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2014 | Real Estate
Advice for Real Estate Purchase, Community Property Matters, and Trusts
We engaged Atty Nichols in order to obtain an opinion about the purchase of a property located in Idaho by a trustee. We needed information regarding the ownership by the trust, payment of various expenses, leasing requirements, use of a mortgage, and proper indemnification, all within the context...
William F Nichols's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Attorney Nichols without reservation. After reviewing his many thoughtful contributions to Avvo, it is apparent that he is very knowledgeable about the law and does a superlative job analyzing legal issues."
"Bill Nichols is a man of integrity with many years of experience in the legal arena. I call him when I have Estate Planning questions. He is pleasant to work with and I fully endorse him."
"I appreciate Mr. Nichols' thoughtful and prompt responses to inquiries in this online community, especially regarding estate planning and probate matters."
"I have worked with Bill on a number of matters, particularly in relation to government law and real estate law matters. His counsel is always greatly valued due to his experience and practical approaches to using the law in a common sense manner to assist clients with their concerns."
Raymond Hansen
Estate planning lawyer
Stephen Waltar
Estate planning lawyer
Matthew Johnson
State, local, and municipal law lawyer
John Kormanik
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
Professionalism Award, Idaho State Bar
2009
President's Award for Outstanding Service, Idaho Municipal Attorneys
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Attorney, White, Peterson, Gigray, Rossman & Nichols, P.A.
1900 - Present
Shareholder, White Peterson, Attorneys at Law
1980 - 1999
Attorney, Stunz, Fonda, Nichols, Kiyuna & Horton
Associations
2016 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
Association of Idaho Cities Legislative CommitteeLegal Technical Analysis Team member
2000 - Present
Idaho Municipal Attorneys, Inc.Member
2000 - Present
Idaho State Bar, Real Property SectionPast Chair 2004-2005
Education
1980
University of Oregon School of Law
JD
1977
Linfield College
BA
Speaking Engagements
2017
Basics of the Probate Process
Closing the Estate
2015
Lunch and Ethics - Caldwell
Ethics
2012
FDCPA and Collecting the Judgment
Asset Discovery
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What should I do about the deed to my nephew’s house?
04 Apr 2019
Q&A
How can 4 siblings get a copy of our deceased fathers will after leaving every thing to his 2nd wife who just died.
04 Apr 2019
Q&A
Does the state of kentucky claim a persons home and land if placed in a nursing home and has no other way of paying it?
04 Apr 2019