Estate Planning & Probate in Pulaski County, Kentucky
There are two reasons people look up Pulaski County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the District Court.
The Probate Process in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County, probate runs through the District Court at 50 Public Square, Somerset. The court sits in the 28th Judicial Circuit. Pulaski County shares the 28th Judicial Circuit with Lincoln and Rockcastle.
Full Pulaski Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Pulaski County · 28th Judicial Circuit
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Pulaski 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
Clerk accepts cash, check, money order, and credit/debit cards (fee applies) in person. Online payment available via ePay. Credit and debit card payments by phone are not accepted for bond payments or filing fees.
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