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Green County, KY Probate Information
Quick facts
| Topic | Green County details |
|---|---|
| Court | Green County District Court, probate division. KRS 24A.120 gives District Court exclusive jurisdiction over probate matters, with contested matters filed fresh in Circuit Court as original adversary proceedings. |
| Filing office | Office of Circuit Court Clerk for Green County |
| Courthouse | Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court St., Greensburg, KY 42743 |
| Mailing | No separate mailing address is listed by the court. Use 200 W. Court St., Greensburg, KY 42743, and call before mailing original probate papers. |
| Phone | (270) 932-5631 or (270) 932-4029. The court lists both as office numbers and does not label them by division. |
| Fax | (270) 932-6468 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. |
| Cost to open | $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. Green 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 where one is in force (KRS 453.060), so confirm the exact total with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before you file. |
| Payment | Cash, check, credit cards and debit cards are listed. A card processing charge applies. The Green County page also links to ePay through the Kentucky Court of Justice online payment portal, and the Office of Circuit Court Clerk should confirm what probate payments can be made that way. |
| Forms | Kentucky statewide AOC probate forms are used. No separate Green County probate form set is posted by the court. |
| Electronic filing | Since January 1, 2024, attorneys must e-file eligible Kentucky probate filings. Self-represented filers may register for eFiling, but may still file on paper with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. |
| Case information | Kentucky does not provide a free full District Court probate docket search. CourtNet runs behind the Kentucky Court of Justice portal, and the Office of Circuit Court Clerk is the place to ask about Green County trial-court case records. A separate no-login court-date lookup is available at https://kcoj.kycourts.net/dockets/ and lists Green County, but it is not a full case record. |
| Remote appearance | The Green County page posts Zoom links for both District Court divisions. Whether a probate matter may be heard remotely is still up to the judge, and the court directs people to the 11th District local rules for who may attend remotely. Call the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before assuming you can or cannot appear that way. |
| Website | https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Green.aspx |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you file in Greensburg, make a working list of the person's assets, debts, account statements, real estate, vehicles, beneficiaries and likely creditors. The right estate settlement path depends on what exists, what is titled in the decedent's name, and whether a court-appointed personal representative is needed.
Sunset's asset discovery searches more than 2,300 institutions so families can identify accounts before choosing forms, calling the Office of Circuit Court Clerk, or asking an attorney for help. In Green County, that preparation is especially useful before mailing anything, because the court lists no separate mailing box and posts two office phone numbers without division labels.
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 for an intestate estate (KRS 395.030). If the person lived in Green County, the papers go to the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Green County courthouse in Greensburg.
The filing location is the Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court St., Greensburg, KY 42743. The court serves all of Green County. Greensburg is the county seat and the county's only incorporated city; the page may also be relevant to families handling estates connected to unincorporated Green County communities such as Exie and Haskinsville.
Green County is in Kentucky's 11th Judicial District with Marion, Taylor and Washington counties (KRS 24A.030). That shared judicial district does not move the filing to another county. A Green County estate is still filed through the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Greensburg.
The jurisdiction process
- List assets, debts, beneficiaries, account information and real estate before choosing a filing. Estate settlement starts with knowing what actually needs court authority.
- Choose the Kentucky AOC form that fits the request. Use AOC-805 for probate of a will and appointment of an executor or administrator (KRS 394.145). Use AOC-830 if you are asking the District Court to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455.
- Get the statewide forms from the Kentucky Court of Justice legal forms page or from the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Greensburg. The current packet may include AOC-808 Financial Disclosure under KRS 395.015, and a proposed order depending on the request.
- File the papers with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court St., Greensburg, KY 42743. Attorneys must e-file eligible probate filings through Kentucky eFiling since January 1, 2024; self-represented filers may file on paper or register to e-file.
- 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. Green 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 where one is in force (KRS 453.060), so confirm the exact total with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before you file. The Green County page lists cash, check, credit cards and debit cards, with a card processing charge, and links to ePay through the Kentucky Court of Justice online payment portal.
- Ask the clerk's office for the court date and appearance instructions. Green County does not list probate hearing days, and the county page posts District Court Zoom links for both divisions. The Office of Circuit Court Clerk should tell you whether your matter is in person or remote and what the judge requires.
- If the District Court appoints you, get the Certificate of Qualification, AOC-807. Kentucky law also describes the fiduciary's authority as letters of appointment (KRS 395.105), and banks or title companies commonly ask for proof of authority before releasing information or completing a sale.
- Administer and close the estate. File the inventory within 90 days and under seal as required by KRS 395.250, address creditor claims under KRS 396.011, and close with the appropriate settlement filing, such as AOC-846 under KRS 395.610 or AOC-850 under KRS 395.605.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Green County
Green County uses Kentucky's statewide Administrative Office of the Courts probate forms; there is no separate Green County form set posted by the court. You file form AOC-805 to open the estate and seek probate of a will or appointment of an executor or administrator (KRS 394.145), AOC-830 if you are asking the court to dispense with administration (KRS 395.455), AOC-841 for the inventory (KRS 395.250), and AOC-846 or AOC-850 to close the estate under KRS 395.610 or KRS 395.605. The Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Greensburg can provide paper copies.
| Form | Use |
|---|---|
| AOC-805 | Petition for probate of will and/or appointment of executor or administrator, tied to KRS 394.145. |
| AOC-808 | Financial Disclosure filed with the appointment request under KRS 395.015. |
| AOC-807 | Certificate of Qualification showing the appointment is in effect. |
| AOC-830 | Petition to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455. |
| AOC-841 | Inventory and Appraisement of Estate, due within 90 days and filed under seal under KRS 395.250. |
| AOC-846 | Settlement of Estate under KRS 395.610. |
| AOC-850 | Application for Informal Final Settlement under KRS 395.605. |
Local nuance
Green County-specific considerations
| Local point | What to do |
|---|---|
| Two office phone numbers | The Green County page lists (270) 932-5631 and (270) 932-4029 without division labels. Call either number and ask for District Court probate filing instructions before mailing papers or assuming which line handles estates. |
| Payment wording is narrower than many counties | Green County lists cash, check, credit cards and debit cards, with a card processing charge, plus ePay through the Kentucky Court of Justice online payment portal. The court page does not list money orders as a payment option, so do not rely on one without calling the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. |
| Remote court information is posted | The Green County page posts Zoom links for both District Court divisions and points to the 11th District local rules for who may attend remotely. Because the Office of Circuit Court Clerk controls event instructions, call before assuming a probate hearing will be remote. |
| No posted probate schedule | The Green County page does not list probate hearing days or motion days. Use the court-date lookup at https://kcoj.kycourts.net/dockets/ for court dates, and call the clerk's office for probate-specific scheduling. |
| No posted accessibility note | The Green County page does not state parking or accessibility details. Call the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before visiting if anyone in the family needs an accommodation. |
Recent updates
| Update | What it means in Green County |
|---|---|
| 11th District local rules cover order | The 11th District local rules cover order for Green, Marion, Taylor and Washington counties was entered July 8, 2025, effective until further order. The Green County page points readers to those local rules for who may attend court by Zoom, so call the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before relying on a remote appearance. |
| County court-date lookup | The Green County page links to the Kentucky court-date lookup at https://kcoj.kycourts.net/dockets/. Use it only as a court-date tool, not as full probate case records, and contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk for estate status. |
Scenarios
| Scenario | Likely Green County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with co-owned home | File at the Green County Judicial Center in Greensburg if court authority is needed. A KRS 395.455 request to dispense with administration may fit some personal-property-only estates, but a home that must be dealt with through title work often means opening a full estate with AOC-805 under KRS 394.145. | Sunset helps identify accounts, debts and title issues before you decide whether the estate settlement needs a court-appointed personal representative. |
| Out-of-state adult child with small estate | Kentucky does not have a small-estate affidavit. If the facts fit, AOC-830 asks Green County District Court to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455. Because Green County lists no separate mailing address and lists two office numbers, call (270) 932-5631 or (270) 932-4029 before mailing originals. Card payment and ePay may help a nonlocal filer, but the clerk should confirm what can be paid remotely. | Sunset organizes asset information and can help prepare the filing packet so you are not guessing from out of state. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A sale usually requires a full estate opening with AOC-805 under KRS 394.145. After appointment, use the Certificate of Qualification, AOC-807, and letters of appointment under KRS 395.105 for banks and title companies. If a dispute becomes contested, KRS 24A.120 and KRS 394.240 send the matter to Green Circuit Court as an original adversary proceeding. | Sunset finds accounts, builds the probate packet and connects the family with a local probate attorney when a sale or dispute makes counsel practical. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Circuit Court Clerk for Green County | Filing office for Green County estates. The office can provide forms, accept filings, tell you the current total due under CR 3.03 effective July 1, 2026, and give court-date information. The clerk cannot give legal advice. | Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court St., Greensburg, KY 42743. Phone: (270) 932-5631 or (270) 932-4029. Fax: (270) 932-6468. |
| Kentucky Court of Justice legal forms | Free statewide probate forms, including AOC-805 under KRS 394.145, AOC-807, AOC-830 under KRS 395.455, AOC-841 under KRS 395.250, AOC-846 under KRS 395.610, AOC-850 under KRS 395.605 and AOC-860 for the narrow probate fee exemption. | https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Forms/Pages/default.aspx |
| Kentucky Court of Justice Self-Help Portal | Guided interviews for self-represented people, including 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 |
| Kentucky Legal Aid | Civil legal aid program listed for Green County. Ask directly what help is available for your situation. | 270-782-1924 or 800-782-1924. https://www.klaid.org/ |
| Kentucky Free Legal Answers | Income-eligible Kentuckians can post a civil legal question online for a volunteer attorney to answer. | https://ky.freelegalanswers.org/ |
| Kentucky Bar Association lawyer referral services | Statewide place to look for a Kentucky attorney. | https://www.kybar.org/page/lawreferserv |
| Guide to Basic Kentucky Probate Procedures | Plain-language AOC introduction to Kentucky probate. Use current statutes and current AOC forms for deadlines, inventory under KRS 395.250, bond under KRS 395.130 and financial disclosure under KRS 395.015, because the booklet predates the July 15, 2026 statutory changes. | https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Help/Documents/probateguide.pdf |
When to hire an attorney
Counsel makes sense in Green County when real estate must be sold, beneficiaries disagree, the will is challenged, creditor claims under KRS 396.011 are disputed, tax questions arise, or you are unsure whether to use AOC-805 under KRS 394.145 or AOC-830 under KRS 395.455. Sunset connects you to a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches for financial accounts, insurance, retirement assets and other estate property so families begin estate settlement with a clearer inventory rather than a stack of guesses.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset uses the information you provide to help assemble the Kentucky probate forms that fit the Green County filing path, including opening forms, supporting schedules and closing documents.
Find a local probate attorney. If the estate involves a home sale, a dispute, missing heirs, complex debts or a contested matter under KRS 24A.120, Sunset can connect you with a Kentucky probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize estate settlement, prepare for the clerk's office and decide what help they need without paying Sunset.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Green County, Kentucky?
File with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court St., Greensburg, KY 42743. Kentucky probate is handled in District Court under KRS 24A.120, even though the filing office is called the Office of Circuit Court Clerk.
What is the phone number for Green County probate questions?
The Green County page lists two office numbers: (270) 932-5631 and (270) 932-4029. The page does not label them by division, so ask for District Court probate filing help when you call.
How much does it cost to open probate in Green 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. Green 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 where one is in force (KRS 453.060), so confirm the exact total with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before you file.
Can I e-file a Green County probate case?
Attorneys handling eligible Kentucky probate filings must e-file through the Kentucky Court of Justice eFiling system since January 1, 2024. If you are self-represented, you may register for eFiling, but you may still file on paper with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Greensburg.
Does Green County have its own probate forms?
The Green County court page does not post a separate county probate form set. Use Kentucky's statewide AOC forms, 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.
Can I appear remotely for a Green County probate hearing?
The Green County page posts Zoom links for both District Court divisions and points to the 11th District local rules for who may attend remotely. Whether your probate matter may be handled remotely is still a question for the judge and the Office of Circuit Court Clerk, so call before making travel plans.
How do I find a Green County court date?
The Kentucky court-date lookup at https://kcoj.kycourts.net/dockets/ lists Green County. Use it as a court-date lookup only. CourtNet and the Kentucky Court of Justice portal are not a free full probate docket search, and the Office of Circuit Court Clerk is the place to ask where a Green County estate stands.
What proof of authority will banks ask for after appointment?
After appointment, ask for the Certificate of Qualification, AOC-807. Kentucky also uses the phrase letters of appointment in KRS 395.105, and banks or title companies may ask for proof that your authority is current.
When is the inventory due in a Green County estate?
The personal representative must file the inventory within 90 days of qualifying, and the inventory is filed under seal under KRS 395.250. This is a statewide Kentucky rule that applies to Green County estates.
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