Estate Planning & Probate in Woodford County, Kentucky
There are two reasons people look up Woodford County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local District Court details.
The Probate Process in Woodford 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 Woodford County, probate runs through the District Court at 130 Court St., Versailles. The court sits in the 14th Judicial Circuit. The same 14th Judicial Circuit also serves Bourbon and Scott.
Full Woodford Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Woodford County · 14th Judicial Circuit
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Woodford County · County Clerk · Sandra V. Jones
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 5, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the District Court
The District Court schedules probate hearings District Civil, Small Claims & Probate: Second & Fourth Wednesday at 1:00 PM.
Accepts cash, local check, cashier's check, certified check, money order, credit and debit cards (fee applies). Cash required for bond. Online ePay available.
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