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Home→Tools→Executor Duties Checklist→Kentucky→Fayette County

What Are My Duties as Executor in Fayette County, Kentucky?

Step-by-step guide for executors navigating probate, from filing the will to closing the estate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Probate filings for Fayette County go through the District Court at 120 N. Limestone, Suite C-103, Lexington, KY 40507. Main phone: 859-246-2141. Court hours: Civil divisions: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Criminal/Traffic: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 only)..

Fayette County offers e-filing for probate matters. Kentucky eCourts modernization (Tyler Technologies) underway. Jefferson/Fayette pilot Summer 2026; statewide rollout expected by 2030.

Criminal/Traffic division open 24/7: The Criminal/Traffic division operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Closed only December 24 and December 25. Other divisions (civil, small claims, probate) keep standard business hours. Fines and citations payment line: Traffic fines and citations can be paid by phone at 1-877-211-1587 or online via ePay.

Kentucky allows Petition to Dispense with Administration for estates under $30,000.

In Kentucky, immediate priorities include obtaining certified death certificates, filing the original will with the probate court, and petitioning for letters testamentary. Securing estate assets and identifying all accounts and property are also early priorities.

In Kentucky, notice to creditors must be published and/or sent to known creditors. Creditors then have 6 months to file claims. Final distributions typically wait until this period expires to protect the executor from personal liability.

What Are Executor Duties in Fayette County, Kentucky?

As executor in Fayette County, you'll file the will with the District Court. Court filing fees for a $500,000 estate are approximately $161.

Probate filings for Fayette County go through the District Court at 120 N. Limestone, Suite C-103, Lexington, KY 40507. Phone: 859-246-2141.

Fayette County offers e-filing for probate proceedings. Kentucky eCourts modernization (Tyler Technologies) underway. Jefferson/Fayette pilot Summer 2026; statewide rollout expected by 2030.

Fayette County publishes contacts for Circuit Civil Division (Probate), District Probate Division, District Civil Division — the right place to route probate questions before filing.

Criminal/Traffic division open 24/7: The Criminal/Traffic division operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Closed only December 24 and December 25. Other divisions (civil, small claims, probate) keep standard business hours. Fines and citations payment line: Traffic fines and citations can be paid by phone at 1-877-211-1587 or online via ePay.

Kentucky requires you to publish notice to creditors and wait 6 months before making final distributions.

For smaller estates under $30,000, Kentucky offers Petition to Dispense with Administration that can avoid formal probate.

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