Estate Planning & Probate in Montgomery County, Kentucky
There are two reasons people look up Montgomery County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local District Court details.
The Probate Process in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, probate runs through the District Court at One Court St., Mt. Sterling. The court sits in the 21st Judicial Circuit. Montgomery County shares the 21st Judicial Circuit with Bath, Menifee and Rowan.
Full Montgomery Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Montgomery County · 21st Judicial Circuit
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Montgomery County · County Clerk · Chris Cockrell
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Phone
Hours
E-recording
$46 for the first 5 pages plus $3 for each page beyond 5; transfer tax may need separate review.
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Local Procedures at the District Court
The District Court schedules probate hearings District Civil/Traffic/Arraignments: Monday & Thursday at 9:00 AM. Juvenile: Wednesday at 9:00 AM. Domestic Violence: Monday at 1:30 PM. Small Claims: 1st Friday at 9:00 AM. Probate petitions: Wednesday & Thursday at 8:30 AM. Motion for Probates: 4th Wednesday at 2:30 PM.
Circuit court motions require filing one week before motion day with service on defendant and judge. Motion replies required within 20 days. Montgomery County operates an ELP program governed by local rules CR 88, 89 & 90. Standard visitation schedules available upon request. Clerk accepts cash, money order, and personal checks (held 10 days before processing), and credit/debit cards with fee.
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