Estate Planning & Probate in Lyon County, Kentucky
Lyon 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 Lyon County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Lyon 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 Lyon County, probate runs through the District Court at 500 West Dale Ave., Suite A, Eddyville. The court sits in the 56th Judicial Circuit. The same 56th Judicial Circuit also serves Caldwell, Livingston and Trigg.
Full Lyon Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Lyon County · 56th Judicial Circuit
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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County Clerk
Lyon 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, District Civil & Small Claims: Monday 1:00 PM. District Criminal & Juvenile: Wednesday 8:30 AM. Circuit Motion Rule Day: 1st Monday (3rd Monday if 1st is a holiday). No court on 5th Wednesday of the month.
Clerk accepts cash, check, and money order; Comchek (trucking/commercial draft payments) is explicitly not accepted.
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