Estate Planning & Probate in McLean County, Kentucky
McLean County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the District Court.
The Probate Process in McLean 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 McLean County, probate runs through the District Court at 210 E. Main St., Calhoun. The court sits in the 45th Judicial Circuit. The same 45th Judicial Circuit also serves Muhlenberg.
Full McLean Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
McLean County · 45th Judicial Circuit
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
McLean County · County Clerk · Carol Eaton
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
Local Procedures at the District Court
Appointments may be scheduled outside regular office hours by calling the clerk's office.
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