Estate Planning & Probate in McCreary County, Kentucky
Most McCreary County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the District Court.
The Probate Process in McCreary 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 McCreary County, probate runs through the District Court at 1 N. Main St., Whitley City. The court sits in the 34th Judicial Circuit. The same 34th Judicial Circuit also serves Whitley.
Full McCreary Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
McCreary County · 34th Judicial Circuit
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
McCreary County
Address
Phone
Hours
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
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