Estate Planning & Probate in Marion County, Kentucky
There are two reasons people look up Marion County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local District Court details.
The Probate Process in Marion 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 Marion County, probate runs through the District Court at 121 N. Spalding Ave., Lebanon. The court sits in the 11th Judicial Circuit. The same 11th Judicial Circuit also serves Green, Taylor and Washington.
Full Marion Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Marion County · 11th Judicial Circuit
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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County Clerk
Marion 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 District Court: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 9:00 AM. Circuit Court: 1st & 3rd Thursday following the 1st Monday of the month.
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