Estate Planning & Probate in Garrard County, Kentucky
There are two reasons people look up Garrard 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 Garrard 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 Garrard County, probate runs through the District Court at 54 Stanford St., Lancaster. The court sits in the 13th Judicial Circuit. Garrard County shares the 13th Judicial Circuit with Jessamine.
Full Garrard Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Garrard County · 13th Judicial Circuit
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Garrard County · County Clerk · Kevin Montgomery
Address
Phone
Hours
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: Monday 9:00 AM, Thursday 1:00 PM. Circuit Criminal: 3rd Friday 9:00 AM. Circuit Civil: 1st Friday 9:00 AM. Domestic Violence: Friday 8:30 AM.
Clerk accepts cash, personal check, money order, and credit/debit cards (fee applies); cash is required for bond payments. Online ePay available.
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