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Settling the Estate The settlement may not be filed until at least six months from the date the personal representative was appointed. KRS §395.190. If settling the estate takes more than two years, a periodic settlement may be required.

As noted in the Kentucky Revised Statute 395.010, you must file for probate within 10 years of the individual's death. However, filing as soon as possible after the person's death will allow you to complete the probate process promptly.

There is not any legal timeframe for applying for probate, however much of the estate administration will not be possible until this is received, so it is generally one of the first things that is done. In the case of some small estates, probate may not be necessary. This will depend on the amount of assets held.

Is Probate Necessary? Probate is not always necessary, but it may be desirable to prevent problems and fraud. In Kentucky, estates with greater than $30,000 in probate assets are typically subject to probate and must be administered through the probate courts.

DISTRICT CIVIL/PROBATE DISTRICT CIVIL/PROBATEPetition to Probate Estate with Will$172.50Petition to Probate Estate without Will$125.50Postage (Small Claims ? certified)$14.99 per defendantSettlement for Minor (under $10,000.00)$110.5017 more rows

Individuals who represent themselves in court cases without the assistance of an attorney are called self-represented litigants. These resources are provided in conj?unction with the Kentucky Access to Justice Commission, which is committed to the idea that all Kentuckians deserve access to justice.