Estate Planning & Probate in Boone County, Kentucky
Most Boone County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. Start with your situation below; both paths use Boone County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Boone 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 Boone County, probate runs through the District Court at 6025 Rogers Lane, Room 141, Burlington. The court sits in the 54th Judicial Circuit. Boone County shares the 54th Judicial Circuit with Gallatin.
Full Boone Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Boone County · 54th Judicial Circuit
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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County Clerk
Boone County
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E-recording
$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
The District Court schedules probate hearings District Court criminal: Monday, Thursday, Friday at 8:30 AM. Master Commissioner Hearings: first through fourth Tuesdays at 8:45 AM.
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