Estate Planning & Probate in Bath County, Kentucky
Bath County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the District Court.
The Probate Process in Bath 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 Bath County, probate runs through the District Court at 65 Water St., Owingsville. The court sits in the 21st Judicial Circuit. Bath County shares the 21st Judicial Circuit with Menifee, Montgomery and Rowan.
Full Bath Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Bath County · 21st Judicial Circuit
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Bath County · County Clerk · Roger Coyle
$46 for the first 5 pages plus $3 for each page beyond 5; transfer tax may need separate review.
Full recording details →Verified September 4, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the District Court
Division 1 meets third Thursday; Division 2 meets first Thursday.
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