Estate Planning & Probate in Mercer County, Kentucky
Mercer County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local District Court details.
The Probate Process in Mercer 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 Mercer County, probate runs through the District Court at 224 S. Main St., Harrodsburg. The court sits in the 50th Judicial Circuit. The same 50th Judicial Circuit also serves Boyle.
Full Mercer Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Mercer County · 50th Judicial Circuit
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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County Clerk
Mercer 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
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