Estate Planning & Probate in Trimble County, Kentucky
There are two reasons people look up Trimble 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 Trimble 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 Trimble County, probate runs through the District Court at 30 Highway 42 East, Bedford. The court sits in the 12th Judicial Circuit. Trimble County shares the 12th Judicial Circuit with Henry and Oldham.
Full Trimble Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Trimble County · 12th Judicial Circuit
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Trimble County · County Clerk · Sarah Cull
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
The District Court schedules probate hearings Circuit Civil: 1st Friday & 3rd Thursday at 9:00 AM. Circuit Criminal: 3rd Thursday at 9:00 AM. District Court: Tuesday at 9:00 AM. Grand Jury: 1st Friday at 8:00 AM. Family Court: 1st & 3rd Wednesday.
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