Kentucky uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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.
Solo PracticeLexington, KY
Since 2015 · Serves 10 counties
Lexington office opened by Peter Brackney in 2015, taking probate cases in Fayette, Franklin, Scott, Bourbon, Woodford, Jessamine, Mercer, Garrard, Boyle and Lincoln counties. He gets the will admitted, has a personal representative appointed and advises on duties to the court and tax authorities. Each matter starts with a free evaluation by phone or video.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateWills Trusts
- Office
- 2402 Greatstone PointLexington, KY 40504
FirmLexington, KY
Since 1976 · Serves 6 counties
Lexington firm established in 1976, serving Lexington, Frankfort, Georgetown, Nicholasville, Richmond and Versailles. Its attorneys open estates, handle inventories, creditor claims, tax filings and court settlements, and represent parties in will contests and contested trust matters. Most small-estate petitions to dispense with administration are a flat fee.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 6 more
- Office
- 126 W. Maxwell St., #200Lexington, KY 40508
Solo PracticeVersailles, KY
Serves 19 counties
A Versailles practice serving Woodford, Fayette and Madison counties and courts across Central Kentucky. Whitney Dunlap III guides executors and beneficiaries from the petition to probate the will through claims against the estate, tax returns, deeding real estate and closing the estate, and represents clients in will contests. He brings over thirty years of litigation experience.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationCivil LitigationWills Trusts
- Office
- 102 N Main StreetVersailles, KY 40383
FirmRichmond, KY
Serves 52 counties
An elder-law firm with offices in Richmond (Madison County) and London (Laurel County), serving Central and Southeastern Kentucky. Its attorneys administer estates in District Court, including small-estate affidavits, intestate estates and farmland or mineral-rights transfers, and handle will contests and breach of fiduciary duty claims. Owner Scott Collins is a U.S. Army veteran.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationElder Lawand 5 more
- Office
- 815 W Main StRichmond, KY 40475
Solo PracticeGeorgetown, KY
Serves 14 counties
Georgetown solo practice on East Main Street serving Scott County and thirteen surrounding central Kentucky counties. Ashley Larmour helps executors and administrators inventory assets, pay debts and taxes, distribute property and resolve beneficiary disputes, and is regularly appointed public administrator. Probate consultations are $175 for an hour.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationConservatorshipand 3 more
- Office
- 102 East Main Street, Suite 7Georgetown, KY 40324
FirmRichmond, KY
Since 1994 · Serves 9 counties
Richmond firm serving Madison County and nearby central Kentucky counties, with estate matters settled in the District Court. The firm guides executors and administrators through appointment, the inventory, transfers to heirs and closing, and represents personal representatives and beneficiaries when a will is contested.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationReal EstateWills Trusts
- Office
- 450 Big Hill AvenueRichmond, KY 40475
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