Estate Planning & Probate in Johnson County, Kentucky
Johnson County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Johnson County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Johnson 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 Johnson County, probate runs through the District Court at 908 3rd St., Suite 109, Paintsville. The court sits in the 24th Judicial Circuit. Johnson County shares the 24th Judicial Circuit with Lawrence and Martin.
Full Johnson Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Johnson County · 24th Judicial Circuit
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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County Clerk
Johnson 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 Probate: Thursday 9:00 AM. Circuit Civil Motion Hour: 1st & 3rd Friday at 9:00 AM (motions due Friday of week before). Family Motion Hour: 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 9:00 AM.
Motions for 1st and 3rd Friday Circuit Motion Hour must be filed by Friday of the week before.
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