Many individuals are faced with handling probate and settling cases. This involves administering and settling estates, guardianships, curatorships and name changes. Some people will hire an attorney …
Probate - Office of the Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk
Probate Court primarily handles such matters as wills, estates, conservatorships and guardianships. This department processes all the cases, maintains all the open files, and provides the bench clerks …
Kentucky Probate | Kentucky Justice Online
Oct 28, 2025 · They are distributed according to the will or to the laws in Kentucky that apply when there is no will. The personal representative prepares and files the final settlement with the Court.
Probate in Kentucky: Costs and Delays - Kentucky ElderLaw
Jun 5, 2025 · Contact Kentucky ElderLaw for questions about probate costs, court requirements, or how to avoid probate in Kentucky. Our experienced attorneys can help create a customized plan that …
PROBATE COURT - Jefferson County District Court
Jan 8, 2026 · Below is a list of updated AOC forms that must be used in Probate Court filings. You may click on the links below to download the forms. AOC FORM 805 Petition for Probate of Will; and/or …
What Is Probate And How Does It Work? – Forbes Advisor
Sep 27, 2024 · Probate is the process of formally transferring assets of the deceased to new owners. The probate process may occur regardless of whether the deceased had a will in place or not. …
The Process of Probate in Kentucky - O'Bryan and O'Bryan Law
The first step in Kentucky probate is to locate the decedent’s original will. If a will is found, the next step is filing a Petition in Court asking to probate the will and to appoint an executor to administer and …
Wills & Name Changes - Jefferson County Clerk | David Yates
Wills and name changes are handled through our Deed Room / Probate Department. After a will or a name change is approved by Probate Court they will be brought to the Jefferson County Clerk’s …
Probate: What It Is and How It Works, With and Without a Will
Dec 30, 2025 · Probate is the process completed when a decedent leaves assets to distribute, such as bank accounts, real estate, and financial investments. Probate is the general administration of a …
What are the steps involved in the probate process?
Aug 26, 2025 · To start the probate process, you must file a petition with the local probate court. You will need to submit the deceased person’s will (if there is one) and their death certificate. If there’s no …