Estate Planning & Probate in Mason County, Kentucky
There are two reasons people look up Mason County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Mason County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Mason 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 Mason County, probate runs through the District Court at 100 W. 3rd St., Maysville. The court sits in the 19th Judicial Circuit. The same 19th Judicial Circuit also serves Bracken and Fleming.
Full Mason Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Mason County · 19th Judicial Circuit
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Mason County · County Clerk · Stephanie G. Schumacher
Address
Phone
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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 Criminal: Monday & Wednesday (1st, 2nd, 3rd) at 9:00 AM. District Civil/Small Claims/Domestic: Monday (1st, 3rd) at 1:00 PM. Circuit Court: 2nd & 4th Friday (Civil 9:00 AM; Criminal 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM).
Accepts cash, money order, local personal check (except for restitution), cashier's check, credit/debit cards (fee applies). Out-of-area personal checks not accepted.
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