Estate Planning & Probate in Union County, Kentucky
There are two reasons people look up Union County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Union County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Union 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 Union County, probate runs through the District Court at 121 S. Morgan St., Morganfield. The court sits in the 5th Judicial Circuit. Union County shares the 5th Judicial Circuit with Crittenden and Webster.
Full Union Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Union County · 5th Judicial Circuit
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Union County · County Clerk · Garrick Thompson
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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 District Traffic: Thursday 9:00 AM. District Civil: 2nd & 4th Thursday 1:30 PM. Juvenile: 1st & 3rd Thursday 1:30 PM. Circuit Court: 2nd & 4th Monday 9:00 AM. Family Court (Child Support): 1st & 3rd Wednesday. Family Court (Private Attorney): 2nd & 4th Wednesday. Family Court (Domestic Violence): Every Wednesday 11:00 AM. Family Court (Dependency/Neglect): Every Wednesday 1:30 PM.
Posting bond of $10,000 or greater requires contacting the clerk's office at 270-389-1811.
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