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Estate Planning & Probate in Livingston County, Kentucky

Most Livingston County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local District Court details.

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The Probate Process in Livingston 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 Livingston County, probate runs through the District Court at 122 W. Adair Street, Smithland. The court sits in the 56th Judicial Circuit. Livingston County shares the 56th Judicial Circuit with Caldwell, Lyon and Trigg.

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Probate Court Record

District Court

Livingston County · 56th Judicial Circuit

Address

122 W. Adair StreetSmithland, KY 42081

Phone

270-928-2172

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
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Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Livingston County

Address

321 Court St.Smithland, KY 42081

Phone

270-928-2162

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$33 for the first 5 pages plus $3 for each page beyond 5; required form fees may include Legal Process Tax ($4); transfer tax may need separate review.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The District Court for Livingston County is located in Smithland, Kentucky. Full address, phone, hours, and e-filing details are listed on this page.

Yes. E-filing is available but optional in Livingston County. Many families filing without an attorney prefer paper filing at the District Court; both are accepted.

The District Court schedules probate hearings District Civil: 1st, 3rd & 4th Tuesday at 1:00 PM. District Criminal: Thursday at 9:00 AM. District Child Support: 3rd Thursday at 10:30 AM. Juvenile: Thursday at 10:30 AM. Circuit Rule Days: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM (Child Support at 9:30 AM).. Contact the clerk's office at 270-928-2172 to confirm a hearing date.

No. Kentucky allows estates under $30,000 to use a Petition to Dispense with Administration and skip formal probate. There is no statutory waiting period. Use the Kentucky probate decision tool to see if the estate qualifies.

When there is no will, Kentucky's intestate succession rules decide who inherits. Spouses, children, and parents are prioritized in that order. The Livingston County probate court applies the state rules without variation. See who inherits in Kentucky for the exact order.

A revocable living trust is the cleanest way for most families to skip probate entirely. Assets titled to the trust pass to beneficiaries without court involvement, filing fees, or the Livingston County probate docket. Create a revocable trust online to avoid putting your family through this process later.

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