How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in McCracken County, Kentucky?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving McCracken County.
We found 13 estate law firms serving McCracken County. McCracken County is part of the Purchase Area region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in McCracken County District Court.
Kentucky uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in McCracken County — the filing sequence, notice requirements, and accounting leave little room for error. Estates under the small-estate threshold are the usual exception.
Probate attorney fees in Kentucky are based on reasonable compensation — typically 2%Reasonable compensation; no probate-specific attorney fee statute (SCR 3.130-1.5(a) general rule)Verified Jun 11, 2026 to 4%Reasonable compensation; no probate-specific attorney fee statute (SCR 3.130-1.5(a) general rule)Verified Jun 11, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a McCracken County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the District Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Purchase Area Firms
Denton Law Firm
FirmFounded in 1979, Denton Law Firm is a full-service Paducah firm with 9 attorneys. Holly Homra leads the estate planning and probate practice, and J. Ronald Jackson (MBA, CPA) handles wills, trusts, and tax planning. The firm serves McCracken County and western Kentucky.
Location
555 Jefferson Street, #301Paducah, KY 42001
Phone
(270) 450-8253
Established
1979
Service Area
4 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTax PlanningTrust AdministrationWills Trusts
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Don Thomas, Attorney At Law
Solo PracticeDonald E. Thomas has over 30 years of legal experience, including service as a former county attorney and district judge, providing probate and estate planning services in Benton, Marshall County, and throughout western Kentucky.
Location
1101 Poplar StreetBenton, KY 42025
Phone
(270) 406-6171
Service Area
4 counties
Probate AdministrationEstate Planning
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Grumley Riley & Stewart, P.S.C.
FirmGrumley Riley & Stewart prepares customized estate plans including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Living Will Directives, and advises Executors, Administrators, Trustees, and beneficiaries throughout western Kentucky.
Location
1634 BroadwayPaducah, KY 42001
Phone
(270) 443-0040
Established
1998
Service Area
5 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills TrustsTrust Administration
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Heather Jones, Attorney At Law
Solo PracticeHeather Jones helps clients facing divorce, adoptions, custody, child support and estate planning situations in Western Kentucky and surrounding regions.
Location
111 S 6th St.Paducah, KY 42001
Phone
(270) 933-1881
Service Area
5 counties
Estate PlanningWills TrustsProbate Administration
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Keuler, Kelly, Hutchins, Blankenship & Sigler, LLP
FirmThe largest law firm in western Kentucky, located in downtown Paducah, with over 170 years of combined experience focusing on personal injury law, estate planning, real estate, and business & corporate law.
Location
100 South 4th Street, Suite 400Paducah, KY 42001
Phone
(270) 448-8888
Service Area
6 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationEstate LitigationReal Estate
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Whitlow, Roberts, Houston & Straub, PLLC
FirmPaducah firm serving McCracken County and the Purchase region of far western Kentucky since 1928, with a dedicated Murray office. The firm handles estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate, and elder law; Elizabeth Wieneke is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).
Location
300 Broadway StreetPaducah, KY 42001
Phone
(270) 443-4516
Established
1928
Service Area
9 counties
Estate PlanningElder LawProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationReal Estate
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Statewide Practices
These firms serve clients throughout Kentucky.
Bunch & Brock, PSC
FirmThe Lexington probate lawyers at Bunch & Brock have been serving Kentuckians since 1976, providing estate planning, probate, trust administration, and business succession planning throughout Kentucky.
Location
126 W. Maxwell St., #200Lexington, KY 40508
Phone
(859) 254-5522
Established
1976
Service Area
Statewide
Probate AdministrationEstate PlanningElder LawTrust AdministrationWills Trusts
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Cooley & Offill Law Firm
FirmWith more than 30 years of experience and over 500 probate cases handled, Cooley & Offill handles probate cases statewide from offices in Owensboro, Lexington, and Louisville.
Location
1412 Frederica StreetOwensboro, KY 42301
Phone
(270) 685-5586
Established
1994
Service Area
Statewide
Probate AdministrationEstate PlanningWills Trusts
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Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC
FirmLouisville-based elder law firm with additional offices in Bowling Green and Shepherdsville, serving clients across Kentucky and Indiana. The practice handles Medicaid and long-term care planning, VA benefits, estate recovery defense, and probate and estate administration for aging families and their caregivers.
Location
661 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 200Louisville, KY 40222
Phone
(502) 581-1111
Service Area
Statewide
Elder LawEstate PlanningMedicaid PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust Administration
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McBrayer PLLC
FirmMcBrayer PLLC has law offices in Lexington and Louisville and a government relations practice in Frankfort, serving clients throughout Kentucky with estate planning and administration services.
Location
201 E. Main Street, Suite 900Lexington, KY 40507
Phone
(859) 231-8780
Established
1963
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationHealthcare Law
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Triplett & Carothers (Roz Law)
FirmLouisville probate attorneys helping families throughout Kentucky and Indiana with estate planning, probate, trust administration, and asset protection. 5-star rated with 78 reviews.
Location
8004 Lyndon Centre Way, Suite 102Louisville, KY 40222
Phone
(502) 425-5562
Service Area
Statewide
Probate AdministrationEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationAsset Protection
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Stites & Harbison, PLLC
FirmFounded in 1832, Stites & Harbison is one of Kentucky's oldest and largest law firms. The Trusts & Estates Service Group handles estate planning, estate and trust administration, estate and gift tax planning, business succession planning, and fiduciary disputes from offices in Louisville, Lexington, and Frankfort.
Location
400 West Market Street, Suite 1800Louisville, KY 40202
Phone
(502) 587-3400
Established
1832
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationElder LawTax PlanningBusiness Succession
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Thomas, Dodson & Wolford, PLLC
FirmThomas, Dodson & Wolford has a dedicated estate planning team with more than 70 years of combined experience helping individuals and families throughout Kentucky with estate planning, probate, trust administration, and fiduciary and inheritance tax matters.
Location
9200 Shelbyville Road, Suite 611Louisville, KY 40222
Phone
(502) 426-1700
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationTax PlanningWills Trusts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The Kentucky self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
Kentucky uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical McCracken County rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.
District Court
McCracken County
300 Clarence Gaines St.
Paducah, KY 42003
Phone:
270-575-7280Fax:
270-575-7029
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Paper Filing Available
E-Filing Optional
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