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Madison County Probate Court

Kentucky

(859) 624-4703

Phone

(859) 624-4703

Website

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In Madison County, Kentucky, you file a probate case with the Madison County probate court at 101 West Main Street, Richmond, KY 40475. You can reach the court at (859) 624-4703. Below you'll find 2 downloadable Kentucky probate forms and the office hours.

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Court Location & Contact

Address

101 West Main Street, Richmond, KY 40475

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Probate Forms Library

2 Kentucky probate forms (plus 44 federal forms).

Schedule G: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases (individuals)stateDownload
Schedule G: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases (non-individuals)stateDownload
Federal forms (IRS, SSA, VA) · 44
1041 — Accumulation Distribution for Certain Complex TrustsfederalDownload
1041-T — Allocation of Estimated Tax Payments to BeneficiariesfederalDownload
1041 — Alternative Minimum Tax — Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
Application For Burial BenefitsfederalDownload
SSA-4 — Application for Child's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
SF 2800 — Application for Death Benefits (CSRS)federalDownload
SF 3104 — Application for Death Benefits (FERS)federalDownload
Application For DIC, Survivors Pension And/Or Accrued BenefitsfederalDownload
SS-4 — Application for Employer Identification NumberfederalDownload
706 — Application for Extension of Time To File a Return and/or Pay U.S. Estate TaxesfederalDownload
SSA-10 — Application for Widow's or Widower's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
1041 — Beneficiary's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.federalDownload
1041 — Capital Gains and Losses (Estates and Trusts)federalDownload
706-CE — Certification of Payment of Foreign Death TaxfederalDownload
FE6 — Claim for Death Benefits (FEGLI)federalDownload
VA40-1330 — Claim For Standard Government Headstone Or MarkerfederalDownload
SF 2818 — Continuation of Life Insurance Coverage as AnnuitantfederalDownload
FE7 — Designation Of Beneficiary (FEGLI)federalDownload
SF 2823 — Designation Of Beneficiary Federal Employees' Group Life InsurancefederalDownload
FS 5336 — Disposition of Treasury Securities Belonging to a Decedent's Estate Being Settled Without AdministrationfederalDownload
8855 — Election To Treat a Qualified Revocable Trust as Part of an EstatefederalDownload
1041 — Estimated Income Tax for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
706 — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (Form 706)federalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for DistributionsfederalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for TerminationsfederalDownload
8971 — Information Regarding Beneficiaries Acquiring Property From a DecedentfederalDownload
56 — Notice Concerning Fiduciary RelationshipfederalDownload
706-GS — Notification of Distribution From a Generation-Skipping TrustfederalDownload
1041-V — Payment Voucher (Estate or Trust)federalDownload
I-360 — Petition For Amerasian, Widow(er), Or Special ImmigrantfederalDownload
2848 — Power of Attorney and Declaration of RepresentativefederalDownload
FS 1455 — Request By Owner or Person Entitled to Payment for Reissue of United States Savings BondsfederalDownload
706 HAS — Request for Discharge From Personal Liability Under IRC 2204 or 6905federalDownload
4810 — Request For Prompt Assessment Under Internal Revenue Code Section 6501(d)federalDownload
FS 1522 — Special Form of Request for Payment of United States Savings and Retirement SecuritiesfederalDownload
SSA-721 — Statement of Death by Funeral DirectorfederalDownload
1310 — Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased TaxpayerfederalDownload
706-NA — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Nonresident Not a Citizen of the U.S.federalDownload
706-QDT — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Qualified Domestic TrustsfederalDownload
1041 U — U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
1041-A — U.S. Information Return Trust Accumulation of Charitable AmountsfederalDownload
706-A — United States Additional Estate Tax ReturnfederalDownload
706 UNITED — United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload
709 — United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload

Probate in Madison County

Court that handles probate
District Court
Simple probate
6-12 months
Complex estate
12-24 months
Kentucky small estate limit
$15,000

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Additional Notes

In Kentucky, the District Court oversees probate matters. Look for signs directing you to the probate division inside the courthouse. It's recommended to call ahead to confirm details.

Office Hours

Monday-Friday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Common Questions

Where do I file probate in Madison County, Kentucky?

File with the Madison County probate court at 101 West Main Street, Richmond, KY 40475. The court's phone number is (859) 624-4703.

When is the Madison County probate court open?

Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

How long does probate take in Kentucky?

A simple probate in Kentucky usually takes about 6-12 months. A complex estate can take 12-24 months.

Is there a small estate option in Kentucky?

Kentucky's small estate limit is $15,000. Estates under the limit may be settled with a simpler procedure than full probate; the Kentucky probate guide explains when it applies.

Where can I get probate forms for Madison County?

This page links 2 Kentucky probate forms you can download as PDFs, listed under Probate Forms Library.

Probate Attorneys

The closest we list to this court

Glen Bagby

Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP

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(859) 425-1000

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Walter Morris

Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP

Lexington · 23 mi

(859) 288-7621 (Work)

Richard Wehrle

Stites & Harbison, PLLC

Lexington · 23 mi

(859) 226-2386 (Work)

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Kevin Johns

Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP

Lexington · 23 mi

(859) 233-2012 (Work)

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Henry (Tip) Richmond

Dickinson Wright PLLC

Lexington · 24 mi

(859) 288-4622

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