Estate Planning & Probate in Perry County, Kentucky
Most Perry County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the District Court.
The Probate Process in Perry 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 Perry County, probate runs through the District Court at 545 Main St., Hazard. The court sits in the 33rd Judicial Circuit.
Full Perry Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Perry County · 33rd Judicial Circuit
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Perry County
Address
Phone
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
Clerk accepts cash, check, and money order; cash is required for bond payments.
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