Carlisle and Paris law office serving Nicholas, Bourbon, and neighboring Central and Eastern Kentucky counties from Scott and Fayette to Mason and Bracken. Andrea Bussell handles probate administration and estate settlement, guardianship and conservatorship, and wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Initial consultations cost $75 and can be held in person or by Zoom.
Paris is in Bourbon County.
Probate in Bourbon County
Probate Court Record
Bourbon County District Court
Bourbon County · 14th Judicial District
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Office
310 Main Street, Paris, KY 40361
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Self-represented filing
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Verified October 15, 2026 · Source
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