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.
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.
Full Livingston Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Livingston County · 56th Judicial Circuit
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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Livingston County
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$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 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).
District Court does not convene on the second Tuesday of the month; that day is reserved for Circuit Rule Days.
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