Wills
Below you will find the laws and forms regarding Wills in the State of Kentucky.
Wills
State law requires that wills be admitted for probate in the County District Court. The District Court Judge must then issue an order probating the will. After the will is probated, it must be recorded in the County Clerk's office accompanied by the order appointing the administrator or executor of the estate. The County Clerk's office retains the original copy of the will permanently.
Filing Fee for Wills - $47.00 (regardless of length)
Filing Fee for Order Appointing Administrator or Executor - $46.00
Out-Of-County Wills