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Fleming County, KY Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Court | Fleming County District Court, sitting in probate under KRS 24A.120. Papers are filed with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk for Fleming County. |
| Courthouse | Fleming County Judicial Center, 101 N. Main Cross St., Flemingsburg, KY 41041. |
| Mailing | The court page lists the Judicial Center address. Call the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before mailing time-sensitive papers. |
| Phone | District line for probate: (606) 845-8571. Circuit line: (606) 845-7011. |
| Fax | (606) 849-2400. |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch. Closed Saturday and Sunday. |
| Cost to open | $80 to open a probate case as of July 1, 2026: 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. Fleming 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. |
| Payment | Cash, personal check with ID, cashier's check, certified check, money order, credit cards and debit cards with a card fee. No personal check is accepted for bond or restitution. Bond questions should be read with KRS 395.130. |
| Forms | Kentucky statewide AOC probate forms are used. Fleming County's court page does not publish a separate local probate packet. |
| Electronic filing | Since January 1, 2024, attorneys handling Kentucky probate matters file electronically. Self-represented filers may register for electronic filing but can still file on paper at the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Flemingsburg. |
| Case information | Kentucky has a public court-date lookup at https://kcoj.kycourts.net/dockets/ with a notice that it is not the official docket. For the status of a Fleming County estate file, call the District line at (606) 845-8571. |
| Remote appearance | Kentucky courts have used Zoom since March 2020. Fleming County does not post a local probate login on its court page. Contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before assuming a hearing will be in person or remote. |
| Accessibility | Ramp and elevator. Free parking is listed in the lot behind the building, with designated disability parking in front. |
| Website | https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Fleming.aspx |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you file in Fleming County, list the assets, debts, beneficiaries and any property that passes outside probate. The right path depends on what actually needs court authority, whether there is a will, whether anyone needs to be appointed as personal representative, and whether the estate can be handled through a petition to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455.
Sunset can help with that first estate settlement step by searching across 2,300 institutions for accounts and assets, then organizing what you find into a probate packet for the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Flemingsburg.
Which court handles jurisdiction
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 Fleming County, the papers go to the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Fleming County Judicial Center in Flemingsburg.
Flemingsburg is the county seat and the only incorporated city in Fleming County. The same courthouse serves estates for people who lived anywhere in the county, including Flemingsburg Junction, Muses Mills, Ryan, Sherburne and Wallingford.
Fleming County is in the 19th Judicial District with Bracken and Mason counties (KRS 24A.030). That shared district context is one reason local probate scheduling matters: Fleming County publishes its own probate review and hearing practice for matters filed there.
The jurisdiction process
- Choose the right filing path. 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 Fleming County, at the Fleming County courthouse in Flemingsburg. If the estate becomes contested, the dispute is filed fresh in Fleming Circuit Court as an original adversary proceeding, not as an appeal (KRS 24A.120(2), KRS 394.240).
- Prepare the statewide AOC forms. Use AOC-805 for probate of a will or appointment of an executor or administrator (KRS 394.145), AOC-808 for the financial disclosure required by KRS 395.015, and AOC-830 if you are asking the court to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455. Fleming County's court page does not publish a separate local probate form set.
- File with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Fleming County Judicial Center, 101 N. Main Cross St., Flemingsburg. Attorneys file electronically in Kentucky probate matters beginning January 1, 2024; self-represented filers may use paper filing at the clerk's office.
- Pay the opening cost or confirm any local add-on before filing. $80 to open a probate case as of July 1, 2026: 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. Fleming 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.
- Follow Fleming County's local probate scheduling practice. The court page states that probate matters are submitted for review by the judge. If a matter requires notice, it is heard on the second Monday at 1:30 p.m.
- Ask about remote access before the hearing date. Kentucky courts have used Zoom since March 2020, but Fleming County does not post a local probate login on its court page. Contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at (606) 845-8571 for instructions for your specific court event.
- Receive authority if the court appoints you. When the District Court appoints a personal representative, the Office of Circuit Court Clerk issues a Certificate of Qualification on AOC-807. KRS 395.105 calls the fiduciary's authority letters of appointment, and banks or title companies commonly ask for the AOC-807 certificate with a certified copy of the appointment order.
- Administer the estate. File the inventory on AOC-841 within 90 days after qualification, and remember that the inventory is confidential and filed under seal under KRS 395.250. Handle creditor claims under KRS 396.011, and address any bond order under KRS 395.130.
- Close the estate. Use AOC-850 for an informal final settlement under KRS 395.605 when that route fits, or AOC-846 for a settlement under KRS 395.610. The estate settlement is not finished until the court accepts the closing papers and discharges the personal representative if one was appointed.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Fleming County
Fleming County uses Kentucky's statewide Administrative Office of the Courts probate forms; there is no separate Fleming County form set on the court page. AOC-805 opens the estate or seeks appointment (KRS 394.145), AOC-830 asks the court to dispense with administration (KRS 395.455), AOC-841 is the inventory (KRS 395.250), and AOC-846 or AOC-850 is used to close through settlement (KRS 395.610 or KRS 395.605).
The Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Flemingsburg can provide paper copies of the forms, but the clerk cannot give legal advice or tell you which legal choice to make. If a will, real estate, creditor claims under KRS 396.011, or family disagreement makes the estate settlement unclear, talk with a probate attorney before filing.
Timeline
- Initial review: Fleming County's court page states that probate filings are submitted to the judge for review. Do not assume that every uncontested filing will receive a same-day hearing.
- Matters requiring notice: if a probate matter requires notice, Fleming County hears it on the second Monday at 1:30 p.m. Call the District line at (606) 845-8571 before serving or calendaring notice.
- After appointment: if you qualify as personal representative, file the inventory on AOC-841 within 90 days after qualification under KRS 395.250. The inventory is confidential and filed under seal under KRS 395.250.
- Closing: after administration is ready to close, use the informal final settlement process under KRS 395.605 or the settlement process under KRS 395.610, depending on the estate and the required waivers or accounting.
Local nuance
Fleming County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means for a Fleming County filing |
|---|---|
| Use the District line for probate | The Fleming County page lists separate Circuit and District phone numbers. Probate is in District Court under KRS 24A.120, so start with (606) 845-8571 for probate questions. The Circuit line is (606) 845-7011. |
| Probate scheduling is posted | Fleming County says probate filings are submitted to the judge for review. If notice is required, the matter is heard on the second Monday at 1:30 p.m. |
| Do not confuse the County Clerk with the Circuit Court Clerk | Probate papers go to the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Fleming County Judicial Center, 101 N. Main Cross St. The separate Fleming County Clerk handles other county functions such as deeds and motor vehicles, and is not the probate filing office. |
| Payment rules are specific | The clerk's page lists cash, personal check with ID, cashier's check, certified check, money order, credit cards and debit cards with a card fee. No personal check is accepted for bond or restitution. Bond issues are governed by KRS 395.130. |
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Scenarios
| Situation | Likely Fleming County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with a co-owned home | Start by separating property that already passes by title from assets that need District Court authority under KRS 24A.120. If the spouse's exemption and paid preferred claims under KRS 396.095 fit the statutory comparison, the spouse may ask to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455 and KRS 391.030 rather than seek appointment as personal representative. | Sunset helps identify accounts, debts and title issues so the spouse can see what actually needs a Fleming County filing. |
| Out-of-state adult child with a small estate | Kentucky does not use an out-of-court small estate affidavit. For Fleming County, the child files with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Flemingsburg and may use AOC-830 if asking to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455. If notice is required, Fleming County hears those matters on the second Monday at 1:30 p.m. | Sunset organizes asset information and can help prepare the probate packet before the child decides whether a trip to Flemingsburg is needed. |
| Parent settling a predeceased child's estate when a home must be sold | A sale usually requires clear court authority. If the District Court appoints a personal representative under KRS 24A.120, the clerk issues a Certificate of Qualification on AOC-807, and KRS 395.105 describes the authority as letters of appointment. The representative then handles inventory under KRS 395.250, creditor claims under KRS 396.011, and closing under KRS 395.605 or KRS 395.610. | Sunset helps locate accounts and connect the family with a probate attorney if the real estate sale, title work or family consents are complex. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Circuit Court Clerk, Fleming County | Filing office for Fleming County probate matters in District Court under KRS 24A.120. | Fleming County Judicial Center, 101 N. Main Cross St., Flemingsburg, KY 41041. District line: (606) 845-8571. Fax: (606) 849-2400. |
| Kentucky Court of Justice legal forms | Statewide AOC probate form catalogue, including AOC-805 under KRS 394.145, AOC-830 under KRS 395.455, AOC-841 under KRS 395.250, AOC-846 under KRS 395.610 and AOC-850 under KRS 395.605. | https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Forms/Pages/default.aspx |
| Kentucky Court of Justice Self-Help Portal | Guided interviews include Probate Estate and Dispense with Administration under KRS 395.455. | https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Help/Pages/Self-Help-Portal.aspx and https://a2j.org/#Kentucky |
| Legal Aid of the Bluegrass | Civil legal aid program listed for Fleming County. Ask the program whether your probate-related issue qualifies for help. | (859) 431-8200. https://lablaw.org/ |
| Kentucky Free Legal Answers | Online civil legal question service. | https://ky.freelegalanswers.org/ |
| Kentucky Bar Association lawyer referral services | Statewide attorney referral resource. | https://www.kybar.org/page/lawreferserv |
| Guide to Basic Kentucky Probate Procedures | AOC plain-language background guide. Use current statutes for deadlines, bond rules under KRS 395.130, inventory rules under KRS 395.250 and financial disclosure under KRS 395.015. | https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Help/Documents/probateguide.pdf |
When to hire an attorney
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset helps families build a clear picture of what the person owned, what may pass outside probate, and what belongs in the Fleming County estate settlement.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the information you gather into an organized packet for the Kentucky AOC forms used in Fleming County, including appointment, dispense-with-administration under KRS 395.455, inventory under KRS 395.250 and settlement forms under KRS 395.605 or KRS 395.610.
Find a local probate attorney. If the estate needs legal judgment, Sunset can help you connect with a vetted attorney who understands Kentucky District Court probate under KRS 24A.120.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize estate settlement tasks, find assets and understand next steps without paying Sunset a fee.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Fleming County?
File with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Fleming County Judicial Center, 101 N. Main Cross St., Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Probate is handled in Fleming County District Court under KRS 24A.120.
Which phone number should I call for a Fleming County probate case?
Call the District line, (606) 845-8571. The court page also lists a Circuit line, (606) 845-7011, but probate starts in District Court under KRS 24A.120.
How much does it cost to open probate in Fleming County?
$80 to open a probate case as of July 1, 2026: 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. Fleming 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 Fleming County have its own probate forms?
Fleming County uses Kentucky's statewide AOC probate forms. The main forms are AOC-805 for opening an estate under KRS 394.145, AOC-830 for a petition to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455, AOC-841 for the inventory under KRS 395.250, and AOC-846 or AOC-850 for settlement under KRS 395.610 or KRS 395.605.
When are probate hearings in Fleming County?
The Fleming County court page says probate filings are submitted to the judge for review. If a matter requires notice, it is heard on the second Monday at 1:30 p.m. Call (606) 845-8571 before relying on a date.
Can I appear remotely for a Fleming County probate hearing?
Kentucky courts have used Zoom since March 2020, but Fleming County does not post a local probate login on its court page. Contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at (606) 845-8571 to ask whether your specific event is in person or remote.
Can I look up a Fleming County probate case online?
Kentucky provides a public court-date lookup at https://kcoj.kycourts.net/dockets/ with a notice that it is not the official docket. For the status of an estate file, contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Flemingsburg at (606) 845-8571.
Do I have to travel to Flemingsburg if I live out of state?
Not always. Attorneys file electronically in Kentucky probate matters beginning January 1, 2024, and self-represented filers can ask the Office of Circuit Court Clerk about paper filing, scheduling and remote instructions for a specific event. If notice is required, Fleming County's posted probate time is the second Monday at 1:30 p.m.
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