The Kentucky Petition-Order to Dispense with Administration (Surviving Spouse/Children/Preferred Creditor) is a legal document used in Kentucky probate proceedings. It is a petition by a surviving spouse, children, or preferred creditors to dispense with administration of the estate of the deceased person. The petition must include information about the deceased, their assets, creditors, and heirs. The petition also must be accompanied by an affidavit of the surviving spouse, children, or preferred creditors, which must be verified by the petitioners. If the court grants the petition, the estate will be distributed according to the deceased person's will, if one exists, or according to Kentucky's intestacy laws. There are two types of Kentucky Petition-Order to Dispense with Administration (Surviving Spouse/Children/Preferred Creditor): A Small Estate Petition and a Regular Estate Petition. The Small Estate Petition is used when the total value of the estate is less than $50,000, or if there are no debts or creditors. The Regular Estate Petition is used when the estate is valued at more than $50,000, or if there are debts or creditors.