Kentucky uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Campbell County — the filing sequence, notice requirements, and accounting leave little room for error. Estates under the small-estate threshold are the usual exception.
Probate attorney fees in Kentucky are based on reasonable compensation, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Campbell County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the District Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
FirmCovington, KY
Since 1895 · Serves 3 counties
A Covington firm serving Kenton, Boone and Campbell counties, founded in 1895 and formerly Adams, Stepner, Woltermann & Dusing. Its probate attorneys handle estate and trust administration and take a named executor through opening probate, notifying heirs and creditors, the inventory, paying debts and taxes and distributing the estate. It also drafts wills and living trusts.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax PlanningWills Trusts
- Office
- 40 West Pike StreetCovington, KY 41011
FirmFlorence, KY
Serves 5 counties
Florence firm serving Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant and Kenton counties in the Northern Kentucky probate courts. Its attorneys help executors and administrators through estate administration, transferring and liquidating stocks, bonds, retirement and investment accounts, real estate and foreign accounts. The firm also prepares wills, trusts and powers of attorney.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateCriminal DefenseFamily LawWills Trusts
- Office
- 7348 US Highway 42, Suite 202Florence, KY 41042
FirmNewport, KY
Since 1979 · Serves 3 counties
Newport firm across the street from the Campbell County courthouse, founded in 1979 and serving Campbell, Kenton and Boone counties. It guides executors and administrators through Kentucky probate and its accounting requirements, and handles will contests, trustee removals, executor-fee and administrator-appointment disputes, usually through mediation first.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationWills Trusts
- Office
- 4 West Fourth Street, Suite 200Newport, KY 41071
FirmCovington, KY
Serves 3 counties
Covington firm serving Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties in Northern Kentucky. It guides executors and trustees through probate and trust administration, alongside wills, trusts, estate tax and business succession planning. Founding attorney Shannon C. Smith holds the certified estate and trust specialist (CES) designation, and the firm offers a free case evaluation.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax Planningand 3 more
- Office
- 406 W. 6th Street, Suite 2Covington, KY 41011
Solo PracticeErlanger, KY
Serves 5 counties
Erlanger practice serving Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Grant and Pendleton counties, where W. Ron Adams has practiced since 1987. He guides executors through estate administration, including tax returns, accountings and court reports, resolves estate disputes, and establishes guardianships for incapacitated family members. Consultations are free, and video conferences are available.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateGuardianshipBankruptcyWills Trusts
- Office
- 488 Erlanger RdErlanger, KY 41018
FirmFlorence, KY
Serves 4 counties
Florence firm on Houston Road serving Boone, Kenton, Campbell and Pendleton counties and Greater Cincinnati; Maria Ante practices in both Kentucky and Ohio. The probate practice handles estate administration, requests to dispense with administration for simple estates, distribution disputes and will contests. Estate planning consultations are free.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationCivil Litigationand 2 more
- Office
- 7000 Houston Road, Suite 38Florence, KY 41042
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