Kentucky uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Mercer 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, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Mercer 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.
Solo PracticeLexington, KY
Since 2015 · Serves 10 counties
Lexington office opened by Peter Brackney in 2015, taking probate cases in Fayette, Franklin, Scott, Bourbon, Woodford, Jessamine, Mercer, Garrard, Boyle and Lincoln counties. He gets the will admitted, has a personal representative appointed and advises on duties to the court and tax authorities. Each matter starts with a free evaluation by phone or video.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateWills Trusts
- Office
- 2402 Greatstone PointLexington, KY 40504
Solo PracticeVersailles, KY
Serves 19 counties
A Versailles practice serving Woodford, Fayette and Madison counties and courts across Central Kentucky. Whitney Dunlap III guides executors and beneficiaries from the petition to probate the will through claims against the estate, tax returns, deeding real estate and closing the estate, and represents clients in will contests. He brings over thirty years of litigation experience.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationCivil LitigationWills Trusts
- Office
- 102 N Main StreetVersailles, KY 40383
FirmRichmond, KY
Serves 52 counties
An elder-law firm with offices in Richmond (Madison County) and London (Laurel County), serving Central and Southeastern Kentucky. Its attorneys administer estates in District Court, including small-estate affidavits, intestate estates and farmland or mineral-rights transfers, and handle will contests and breach of fiduciary duty claims. Owner Scott Collins is a U.S. Army veteran.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationElder Lawand 5 more
- Office
- 815 W Main StRichmond, KY 40475
FirmDanville, KY
Serves 8 counties
Downtown Danville firm of Daniel and Rebecca Hurst, also with a Harrodsburg office, serving Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln, Marion, Mercer, Rockcastle and Washington counties. After a death it helps the family get the executor or administrator appointed by the court and works through the estate. It also writes wills, powers of attorney and living wills.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateFamily LawWills Trusts
- Office
- 119 East Main StreetDanville, KY 40422
Solo PracticeDanville, KY
Since 2004 · Serves 10 counties
Danville practice of attorney Patrick S. McClure, working from the historic McClure-Barbee House and serving Boyle and nine surrounding central Kentucky counties. The office probates estates for executors and administrators in the District Court and prepares wills, powers of attorney and health care directives.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbate
- Office
- 304 S. Fourth StreetDanville, KY 40422
FirmPikeville, KY
Since 1947 · Serves 2 counties
A 13-lawyer Pikeville firm in Pike County, founded in 1947, with a second office in Lexington. Its estate planning and probate practice prepares wills and trusts and handles estate administration, alongside the firm's real estate and mineral acquisition work.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateReal EstateWills Trusts
- Office
- 162 Second StreetPikeville, KY 41502
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