Estate Planning & Probate in Floyd County, Kentucky

There are two reasons people look up Floyd 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 Floyd 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 Floyd County, probate runs through the District Court at 127 S. Lake Drive, Prestonsburg. The court sits in the 31st Judicial Circuit.

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Probate Court Record

District Court

Floyd County · 31st Judicial Circuit

Address

127 S. Lake DrivePrestonsburg, KY 41653

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

Floyd County

Address

149 S. Central Ave., Room 107Prestonsburg, KY 41653

E-recording

Available via Simplifile
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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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