Nicholas County Probate Court
Kentucky
In Nicholas County, Kentucky, you file a probate case with the Nicholas County probate court at 125 East Main Street, Carlisle, KY 40311. You can reach the court at 859-289-3730. Below you'll find 2 downloadable Kentucky probate forms and the office hours.
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Probate Forms Library
2 Kentucky probate forms (plus 44 federal forms).
Federal forms (IRS, SSA, VA) · 44
Probate in Nicholas County
- Court that handles probate
- District Court
- Simple probate
- 6-12 months
- Complex estate
- 12-24 months
- Kentucky small estate limit
- $15,000
Funeral homes near the Nicholas County probate court
- FuneralUSMathers-Gaunce Funeral Home
Carlisle, KY · under 1 mi from the court
- FuneralUSCarlisle-Clark Funeral Home
Carlisle, KY · under 1 mi from the court
- FuneralUSClark Funeral Home
Moorefield, KY · 6 mi from the court
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Additional Notes
The Nicholas County Clerk handles filings of wills and other records. Driver's license services are handled by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
Office Hours
Common Questions
Where do I file probate in Nicholas County, Kentucky?
File with the Nicholas County probate court at 125 East Main Street, Carlisle, KY 40311. The court's phone number is 859-289-3730.
When is the Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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
Lexington · 31 mi
Richard Wehrle
Stites & Harbison, PLLC
Lexington · 31 mi
Kevin Johns
Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP
Lexington · 31 mi