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Boyle County, KY Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Boyle County details |
|---|---|
| Court | Boyle County District Court, probate division. KRS 24A.120 gives District Court exclusive jurisdiction over matters involving probate. |
| Courthouse | Boyle County Courthouse, 321 W. Main St., Danville, KY 40422. |
| Mailing | Call the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before mailing probate papers. The Boyle County court page lists the courthouse address at 321 W. Main St., Danville, KY 40422. |
| Phone | District Court line for probate matters: 859-239-7362. Circuit line: 859-239-7442. |
| Fax | District fax: 859-239-7807. Circuit fax: 859-239-7000. |
| Public hours | Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. |
| Opening cost | $80 to open a probate case: a $50 filing fee set by Supreme Court rule effective July 1, 2026 (CR 3.03(1)(c)), plus a $10 Access to Justice Fee (KRS 27A.630) and a $20 court technology fee. Boyle County may add a $10 court facilities fee if its fiscal court has adopted the ordinance (KRS 24A.185), and a county law library fee under KRS 453.060 where one is in force, so confirm the exact total with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before you file. |
| Forms used | Kentucky statewide AOC probate forms apply. The Boyle County court page does not publish a separate county probate form set. |
| Electronic filing | Since January 1, 2024, an attorney handling a Kentucky probate, intestate, or KRS 395.455 dispense-with-administration case must file electronically. A self-represented filer may register for electronic filing but may still file on paper at the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Danville. |
| Case lookup | A free court-date docket lookup is available at kcoj.kycourts.net/dockets/ and is not a full case file. For Boyle County probate case information, contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Danville. |
| Remote hearing information | Kentucky courts have used Zoom proceedings since March 2020, but Boyle County probate login details are not published centrally. Contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before assuming a hearing will be remote or in person. |
| Payment and parking | The clerk accepts cash, cashier's check, money order, and credit or debit cards, with a card fee applying. Cash is required for bond payments ordered under KRS 395.130, probation fees, and parole fees. Parking is behind the building, with two-hour parking on Main Street and side streets. |
| Website | www.kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Boyle.aspx |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you file anything in Boyle County, make a working list of the estate's assets, debts, co-owned property, beneficiary information, and whether there is a will. The right estate settlement path depends on what must pass through the court and what can be handled outside the estate.
Sunset can help search across 2,300 institutions for accounts and assets before you choose the Boyle County filing path. That asset picture helps you decide whether to ask for appointment of a personal representative or whether a smaller KRS 395.455 request to dispense with administration may fit.
Which court handles jurisdiction
Kentucky probate is a District Court matter. KRS 24A.120(2) gives District Court exclusive jurisdiction over matters involving probate, and the papers are filed with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Boyle County, at the Boyle County courthouse in Danville. If the estate becomes contested, the dispute is filed fresh in Boyle Circuit Court as an original adversary proceeding, not as an appeal (KRS 24A.120(2), KRS 394.240).
Kentucky sends the estate to the District Court of the county where the person lived at death (KRS 394.140), and where there is no will, to the same court (KRS 395.030). If the person lived in Boyle County, including Danville or another Boyle County community, the papers go to the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Boyle County courthouse in Danville.
The jurisdiction process
- Confirm the Boyle County filing forum. If the person lived in Boyle County at death, file in Boyle County District Court under KRS 24A.120 through the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at 321 W. Main St. in Danville. If the person died intestate, KRS 395.030 sends administration to the same court that would have handled the will.
- Choose the opening paper. Use AOC-805 for probate of a will and/or appointment of an executor or administrator, with KRS 394.145 applying to the will filing. Use AOC-830 if you are asking the court to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455. Include the financial disclosure required by KRS 395.015, using AOC-808 when appointment is requested.
- File the papers. Since January 1, 2024, an attorney in a Kentucky probate, intestate, or KRS 395.455 dispense-with-administration case must file electronically. If you are handling the estate yourself, you may register for electronic filing, but you may also file on paper with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Danville.
- Pay the opening cost. $80 to open a probate case: a $50 filing fee set by Supreme Court rule effective July 1, 2026 (CR 3.03(1)(c)), plus a $10 Access to Justice Fee (KRS 27A.630) and a $20 court technology fee. Boyle County may add a $10 court facilities fee if its fiscal court has adopted the ordinance (KRS 24A.185), and a county law library fee under KRS 453.060 where one is in force, so confirm the exact total with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before you file.
- Ask how the hearing will be scheduled. Boyle County's court page does not list a probate motion day or filing-to-hearing window. Call the District Court line at 859-239-7362 to ask how the Boyle County District Court calendar under KRS 24A.120 is being set for your filing.
- Ask before assuming remote access. Kentucky courts have used Zoom proceedings since March 2020, but whether a Boyle County probate matter is remote is handled through the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. Call 859-239-7362 for instructions before your court date.
- Receive authority if the court appoints you. When the Boyle County District Court appoints a personal representative under KRS 24A.120, the clerk issues a Certificate of Qualification on AOC-807. Kentucky also uses letters of appointment under KRS 395.105, and KRS 395.130 controls whether any bond is ordered.
- Administer and close the estate. File the inventory required by KRS 395.250 using AOC-841 within the statewide deadline, handle creditor claims under KRS 396.011, then close with AOC-850 for an informal final settlement under KRS 395.605 when available, or AOC-846 for a settlement under KRS 395.610.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Boyle County
Boyle County uses Kentucky's statewide Administrative Office of the Courts probate forms. The Boyle County court page does not publish a separate county probate form set.
| Form | Use in Boyle County |
|---|---|
| AOC-805 | Petition for probate of will and/or appointment of executor or administrator, tied to KRS 394.145. |
| AOC-808 | Financial disclosure required by KRS 395.015 when appointment is requested. |
| AOC-830 | Petition to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455. |
| AOC-841 | Inventory and appraisement of estate under KRS 395.250. |
| AOC-846 | Settlement of estate under KRS 395.610. |
| AOC-850 | Application for informal final settlement under KRS 395.605. |
The Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Danville can provide paper copies of the statewide forms, but the clerk cannot give legal advice about which form to choose.
Local nuance
Boyle County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means for a Boyle filing |
|---|---|
| Use the District line | The Boyle County court page lists Circuit and District phone numbers. Because probate is a District Court matter under KRS 24A.120, use 859-239-7362 first for probate questions. |
| Shared judicial district | Boyle County is in the 50th Judicial District under KRS 24A.030, shared with Mercer County. Call before filing if you need a court date, because Boyle's page does not list a probate motion schedule. |
| Payment methods | The Boyle County Office of Circuit Court Clerk accepts cash, cashier's check, money order, and credit or debit cards, with a card fee applying. Cash is required for bond payments ordered under KRS 395.130, probation fees, and parole fees. The county page also links Pay online with ePay. |
| Parking | The Boyle County page lists parking behind the courthouse and two-hour parking on Main Street and side streets. |
Recent updates
Page last reviewed: August 2026.
Scenarios
| Situation | Likely Boyle County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with co-owned home | Start by separating non-probate transfers from assets that require Boyle County District Court action under KRS 24A.120. If court authority is needed, file through the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Danville. | Sunset helps identify accounts, insurance, debts, and title issues so the spouse can avoid opening a larger estate settlement than the assets require. |
| Out-of-state adult child with small estate | Ask whether a KRS 395.455 petition to dispense with administration fits. Kentucky's spouse or children exemption is $30,000 under KRS 391.030, and the KRS 395.455 test depends on whether that exemption and any qualifying paid claims cover the distributable assets. | Sunset organizes asset information and helps prepare the Boyle County packet so the child can reduce unnecessary trips to Danville. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A sale often requires formal court authority from Boyle County District Court under KRS 24A.120. The parent may need appointment as personal representative, a Certificate of Qualification on AOC-807, and later a settlement under KRS 395.605 or KRS 395.610. | Sunset helps gather property, debt, and account information and can connect the family with a Kentucky probate attorney for the sale and estate settlement. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Boyle County Office of Circuit Court Clerk | Provides probate filing counter information, court dates, fee totals under CR 3.03 effective July 1, 2026, and paper AOC forms. The clerk cannot give legal advice. | District line: 859-239-7362. Courthouse: 321 W. Main St., Danville, KY 40422. |
| Kentucky Court of Justice self-help portal | Offers guided interviews for probate estate and KRS 395.455 dispense-with-administration filings. | www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Help/Pages/Self-Help-Portal.aspx |
| Guide to Basic Kentucky Probate Procedures | State court booklet explaining common probate concepts and the role of the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. | www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Help/Documents/probateguide.pdf |
| Legal Aid of the Bluegrass | Civil legal aid program listed for Boyle County. Ask about eligibility and whether help is available for your issue. | 859-431-8200, lablaw.org |
| Kentucky Bar Association lawyer referral services | Referral resource when you need a private Kentucky probate attorney. | www.kybar.org/page/lawreferserv |
When to hire an attorney
Consider a Kentucky probate attorney if the will is disputed, the matter becomes an original adversary proceeding in Boyle Circuit Court under KRS 24A.120 and KRS 394.240, the estate includes real estate that must be sold, creditor claims under KRS 396.011 are unclear, or family members disagree about appointment or settlement. Sunset connects to a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset helps families build the asset picture needed for estate settlement, including bank accounts, investment accounts, insurance, and other property that may not be obvious at the start.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the information you provide into an organized Boyle County probate packet using the Kentucky AOC forms that match your situation.
Find a local probate attorney. If the estate needs legal help, Sunset can connect you with a vetted Kentucky probate attorney who understands Boyle County District Court practice under KRS 24A.120.
Sunset is free for families. Sunset helps you move from uncertainty to a clearer estate settlement plan without charging families to get started.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Boyle County?
File at the Boyle County Office of Circuit Court Clerk, Boyle County Courthouse, 321 W. Main St., Danville, KY 40422. Kentucky probate is handled in District Court under KRS 24A.120, and KRS 394.140 sends a will to the county where the person lived at death.
Which phone number should I call for Boyle County probate?
Call the District Court line, 859-239-7362, because probate is a District Court matter under KRS 24A.120. The Boyle County page also lists a Circuit line, 859-239-7442, but the District line is the better first call for probate questions.
Can a Boyle County probate filing be submitted electronically?
Yes, with an important distinction. Since January 1, 2024, an attorney handling a Kentucky probate, intestate, or KRS 395.455 dispense-with-administration case must file electronically. A self-represented filer may register for electronic filing, but may still file paper documents at the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Danville.
What does it cost to open probate in Boyle County?
$80 to open a probate case: a $50 filing fee set by Supreme Court rule effective July 1, 2026 (CR 3.03(1)(c)), plus a $10 Access to Justice Fee (KRS 27A.630) and a $20 court technology fee. Boyle County may add a $10 court facilities fee if its fiscal court has adopted the ordinance (KRS 24A.185), and a county law library fee under KRS 453.060 where one is in force, so confirm the exact total with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before you file.
Does Boyle County have its own probate forms?
The Boyle County court page does not publish a separate county probate form set. Kentucky statewide AOC forms apply, including AOC-805 for probate or appointment under KRS 394.145, AOC-830 for KRS 395.455 dispense with administration, AOC-841 for the KRS 395.250 inventory, AOC-850 for KRS 395.605 informal final settlement, and AOC-846 for KRS 395.610 settlement.
Can I appear remotely for a Boyle County probate hearing?
Do not assume either way. Kentucky courts have used Zoom since March 2020, but Boyle County probate login details are not published centrally. Contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at 859-239-7362 before the hearing.
Is there an online Boyle County probate case search?
There is a free court-date docket lookup at kcoj.kycourts.net/dockets/, but it is not a full case file. For the status of a Boyle County probate matter, contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Danville.
Does Boyle County publish probate hearing days?
The Boyle County court page does not list a probate motion day, courtroom schedule, or filing-to-hearing window. Call the District Court line at 859-239-7362 to ask how your Boyle County District Court matter under KRS 24A.120 will be scheduled.
Do I have to travel to Danville for a Boyle County estate settlement?
Not always, but you should confirm before making plans. Attorneys must use electronic filing in probate matters since January 1, 2024, while self-represented filers may file on paper at the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. Remote hearing details, if available for your matter, come from the Office of Circuit Court Clerk.
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