Lexington firm established in 1976, serving Lexington, Frankfort, Georgetown, Nicholasville, Richmond and Versailles. Its attorneys open estates, handle inventories, creditor claims, tax filings and court settlements, and represent parties in will contests and contested trust matters. Most small-estate petitions to dispense with administration are a flat fee.
Probate in Fayette County
Probate Court Record
Fayette County District Court
Fayette County · 22nd Judicial District
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Office
150 North Limestone, Suite D-112, Lexington, KY 40507
Website
E-filing
Self-represented filing
Allowed
Self-help forms
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Verified October 15, 2026 · Source
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Forms for Planning and Settling an Estate in Kentucky
Free Kentucky forms to plan or settle an estate: a will, trust, powers of attorney, TOD deed and the probate forms. Prepare each form for Kentucky.
Tools for Planning and Settling an Estate in Kentucky
Free calculators and checklists to plan or settle an estate in Kentucky: will and trust costs, probate, executor pay and taxes. Run each tool for Kentucky.
How Do I Settle a Trust?
Settling a trust in Kentucky happens outside court: the trustee acts under the state's Uniform Trust CodeKRS 386B.1-010 et seq.Verified Oct 17, 2026View source, notifies the beneficiaries within 60 daysKRS 386B.8-130Verified Sep 15, 2026View source, then pays the debts and distributes under the trust's terms.
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What's Fair Trustee Compensation?
In Kentucky, trustee compensation follows "reasonable compensation" (UTC § 708 or equivalent)Ky. Rev. Stat. § 386B.7-080Verified Sep 18, 2026View source unless the trust instrument sets a different amount.
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How Do I Settle an Estate?
Settling an estate in Kentucky: the personal representative files the estate inventory within 90 daysKRS 395.250Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of appointment; creditors have 6 monthsKRS 396.011, 396.015, 396.055, 396.095, 424.340Verified Oct 18, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 6 months to 12 months.
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