Estate Planning & Probate in Fulton County, Kentucky
There are two reasons people look up Fulton County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the District Court.
The Probate Process in Fulton 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 Fulton County, probate runs through the District Court at 114 E. Wellington St., Hickman. The court sits in the 1st Judicial Circuit. The same 1st Judicial Circuit also serves Ballard, Carlisle and Hickman.
Full Fulton Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Fulton County · 1st Judicial Circuit
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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County Clerk
Fulton 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 Circuit Civil & Criminal: 2nd & 4th Thursday at 9:30 AM. District Criminal: 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 9:00 AM. District Civil, Probate & Small Claims: 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9:00 AM. Drug Court: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Friday at 8:30 AM.
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