Estate Planning & Probate in Adair County, Kentucky

There are two reasons people look up Adair County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local District Court details.

The Probate Process in Adair County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Adair County, probate runs through the District Court at 201 Campbellsville St., Suite 101, Columbia. The court sits in the 29th Judicial Circuit. Adair County shares the 29th Judicial Circuit with Casey.

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Probate Court Record

District Court

Adair County · 29th Judicial Circuit

Address

201 Campbellsville St., Suite 101Columbia, KY 42728

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Adair County

Address

424 Public Square, Suite 3Columbia, KY 42728

E-recording

Available via Simplifile, CSC
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$46 for the first 5 pages plus $3 for each page beyond 5; transfer tax may need separate review.

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Verified September 4, 2026 · Source

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