FAQs for Kentucky Probate
Probate laws vary state to state so it is important that you understand the laws in your state. There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Kentucky unique.
1. Can Probate be avoided in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Kentucky which can be a long process.
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2. How long does Probate Take in Kentucky?
The probate process in Kentucky can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic so now we are seeing more delays. Parker & Cole can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.
3. How can I speed up the probate process in Kentucky?
Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts which are currently backlogged. However, Parker & Cole can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at Parker & Cole can guide you through the process making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.
4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Kentucky?
Yes. Parker & Cole works in all fifty states and in all of Kentucky’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:
- Adair County, KY
- Allen County, KY
- Anderson County, KY
- Ballard County, KY
- Barren County, KY
- Bath County, KY
- Bell County, KY
- Boone County, KY
- Bourbon County, KY
- Boyd County, KY
- Boyle County, KY
- Bracken County, KY
- Breathitt County, KY
- Breckinridge County, KY
- Bullitt County, KY
- Butler County, KY
- Caldwell County, KY
- Calloway County, KY
- Campbell County, KY
- Carlisle County, KY
- Carroll County, KY
- Carter County, KY
- Casey County, KY
- Christian County, KY
- Clark County, KY
- Clay County, KY
- Clinton County, KY
- Crittenden County, KY
- Cumberland County, KY
- Daviess County, KY
- Edmonson County, KY
- Elliott County, KY
- Estill County, KY
- Fayette County, KY
- Fleming County, KY
- Floyd County, KY
- Franklin County, KY
- Fulton County, KY
- Gallatin County, KY
- Garrard County, KY
- Grant County, KY
- Graves County, KY
- Grayson County, KY
- Green County, KY
- Greenup County, KY
- Hancock County, KY
- Hardin County, KY
- Harlan County, KY
- Harrison County, KY
- Hart County, KY
- Henderson County, KY
- Henry County, KY
- Hickman County, KY
- Hopkins County, KY
- Jackson County, KY
- Jefferson County, KY
- Jessamine County, KY
- Johnson County, KY
- Kenton County, KY
- Knott County, KY
- Knox County, KY
- Larue County, KY
- Laurel County, KY
- Lawrence County, KY
- Lee County, KY
- Leslie County, KY
- Letcher County, KY
- Lewis County, KY
- Lincoln County, KY
- Livingston County, KY
- Logan County, KY
- Lyon County, KY
- Madison County, KY
- Magoffin County, KY
- Marion County, KY
- Marshall County, KY
- Martin County, KY
- Mason County, KY
- McCracken County, KY
- McCreary County, KY
- McLean County, KY
- Meade County, KY
- Menifee County, KY
- Mercer County, KY
- Metcalfe County, KY
- Monroe County, KY
- Montgomery County, KY
- Morgan County, KY
- Muhlenberg County, KY
- Nelson County, KY
- Nicholas County, KY
- Ohio County, KY
- Oldham County, KY
- Owen County, KY
- Owsley County, KY
- Pendleton County, KY
- Perry County, KY
- Pike County, KY
- Powell County, KY
- Pulaski County, KY
- Robertson County, KY
- Rockcastle County, KY
- Rowan County, KY
- Russell County, KY
- Scott County, KY
- Shelby County, KY
- Simpson County, KY
- Spencer County, KY
- Taylor County, KY
- Todd County, KY
- Trigg County, KY
- Trimble County, KY
- Union County, KY
- Warren County, KY
- Washington County, KY
- Wayne County, KY
- Webster County, KY
- Whitley County, KY
- Wolfe County, KY
- Woodford County, KY
5. Does Kentucky have an estate tax?
No, Kentucky does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:
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- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington (state)
6. Does Kentucky have an inheritance tax?
Yes, Kentucky does have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax:
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- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
