Estate Planning & Probate in Oldham County, Kentucky
Most Oldham County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. Start with your situation below; both paths use Oldham County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Oldham 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 Oldham County, probate runs through the District Court at 100 W. Main St., La Grange. The court sits in the 12th Judicial Circuit. Oldham County shares the 12th Judicial Circuit with Henry and Trimble.
Full Oldham Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Oldham County · 12th Judicial Circuit
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Oldham 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
Local Procedures at the District Court
The District Court schedules probate hearings Circuit Civil: 1st, 2nd, 4th Friday at 1:00 PM (motions due preceding Friday by 4:00 PM). Circuit Criminal: 1st & 4th Thursday.
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