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Lyon County, KY Probate Information
Quick facts
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Court | Lyon County District Court, the Kentucky District Court forum for probate under KRS 24A.120. |
| Filing office | Office of Circuit Court Clerk for Lyon County, Lyon County Judicial Center, Suite A. |
| Courthouse address | 500 W. Dale Ave., Suite A, Eddyville, KY 42038. |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 565, Eddyville, KY 42038-0565. |
| Phone | District line, 270-388-2727, for probate under KRS 24A.120. Circuit line, 270-388-7231. |
| Fax | 270-388-9135. Call the clerk before relying on the fax number. |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. |
| Filing 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. Lyon 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, so confirm the exact total with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before you file. County law library fees are tied to KRS 453.060. |
| Payment | Cash, check or money order. No Comchek. |
| Forms | Kentucky statewide AOC probate forms apply. No separate Lyon County probate packet appears on the court page. |
| Electronic filing | Attorneys handling eligible Kentucky probate filings must use the Kentucky Court of Justice electronic filing system since January 1, 2024. Self-represented filers may register, but may still file on paper in Eddyville. |
| Case lookup | Kentucky does not publish a free full docket search for District Court probate cases under KRS 24A.120. A court-date lookup is available at kcoj.kycourts.net/dockets, but it is not a full case-record system. For an estate status question, contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Eddyville. |
| Remote court | No Lyon-specific Zoom login is posted on the county page. The Kentucky Court of Justice tells parties to contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in the county where they are scheduled to appear. |
| Accessibility | Ramps off Main and Commerce streets, elevator in the judicial center, and designated disability parking on Main Street, Commerce Street and in the judicial center parking lot. |
| Website | https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Lyon.aspx |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you file in Lyon County, make a working list of the estate assets, debts, likely beneficiaries and whether the decedent left a will. That first inventory of information drives the estate settlement path, the payment amount you need at the counter, and whether you are asking the court to appoint a personal representative or to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455.
Sunset's 2,300 institution asset discovery helps families find accounts before they choose a filing path. In Lyon County, that matters because the District Court under KRS 24A.120 can only act on the estate picture you present, and a missed account can change the estate settlement plan.
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 Lyon County, the papers go to the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Lyon County courthouse in Eddyville.
Lyon County is in the 56th Judicial District with Caldwell, Livingston and Trigg counties (KRS 24A.030). The filing remains a Lyon County District Court matter under KRS 24A.120, filed through the Eddyville office.
The Lyon County courthouse serves all of Lyon County. The county seat is Eddyville, the other incorporated city named in the research is Kuttawa, and the listed unincorporated communities include Fairview, Carmack and Confederate.
The jurisdiction process
- List the assets, debts, beneficiaries and will information before you choose a form. If the filing seeks appointment of a personal representative, use AOC-805 under KRS 394.145. If the filing asks the court to dispense with administration, use AOC-830 under KRS 395.455.
- Get the statewide AOC probate forms online or from the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Eddyville. For an appointment case, expect AOC-805 under KRS 394.145, the financial disclosure AOC-808 under KRS 395.015 and any order or oath forms the clerk provides.
- File at the Lyon County Judicial Center, Suite A, 500 W. Dale Ave., Eddyville, KY 42038, or mail the papers to P.O. Box 565, Eddyville, KY 42038-0565.
- Pay the opening amount. $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. Lyon 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, so confirm the exact total with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before you file. County law library fees are tied to KRS 453.060. The published payment methods are cash, check and money order, and Comchek is not accepted.
- Ask the District line, 270-388-2727, how the hearing will be set. Lyon County's court schedule lists District Court probate, district civil and small claims on Monday at 1 p.m., but your actual hearing date comes from the clerk or the court.
- Ask about remote appearance before you assume either an in-person or Zoom setting. Kentucky courts publish statewide remote-court instructions, but Lyon County does not post local probate Zoom login details, so contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk.
- If the court appoints you, the clerk issues a Certificate of Qualification, AOC-807. Kentucky law also uses letters of appointment under KRS 395.105, and KRS 395.110 lets a personal representative ask the clerk for formal letters in due form under seal.
- After qualification, administer the estate. File the inventory on AOC-841 within 90 days, and remember that the inventory is confidential and filed under seal under KRS 395.250. Kentucky no longer requires bond by default under KRS 395.130, but the court can order one where the statute allows.
- Handle creditor claims under KRS 396.011, pay approved obligations, and close the estate with the proper settlement papers. Use AOC-850 for an informal final settlement under KRS 395.605 when it fits, or AOC-846 for a settlement under KRS 395.610.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Lyon County
Lyon County uses Kentucky's statewide Administrative Office of the Courts probate forms; there is no separate Lyon County form set. You file form AOC-805 under KRS 394.145 to open the estate, AOC-830 under KRS 395.455 if you are asking the court to dispense with administration, AOC-841 under KRS 395.250 for the inventory and AOC-846 under KRS 395.610 or AOC-850 under KRS 395.605 to close. All of them are free at kycourts.gov and the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Eddyville will also hand you paper copies.
| Form | Use |
|---|---|
| AOC-805 | Petition for probate of will and/or appointment of executor or administrator, under KRS 394.145. |
| AOC-808 | Financial disclosure filed with an appointment request, under KRS 395.015. |
| AOC-807 | Certificate of Qualification issued after appointment. |
| AOC-830 | Petition to dispense with administration, under KRS 395.455. |
| AOC-841 | Inventory and appraisement, filed within 90 days under KRS 395.250. |
| AOC-846 | Settlement of estate, under KRS 395.610. |
| AOC-850 | Application for informal final settlement, under KRS 395.605. |
Timeline
- Before filing, call the District line at 270-388-2727 for the current probate setting because Lyon County District Court under KRS 24A.120 publishes a Monday 1 p.m. schedule for probate, district civil and small claims.
- If the Monday setting applies to your filing, bring or mail the packet early enough for the clerk to process it before the court date. The published office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- No District Court under KRS 24A.120 is scheduled on the 5th Wednesday of the month, according to the Lyon County schedule, but probate is listed for Monday at 1 p.m.
- After appointment, file the AOC-841 inventory within 90 days; it is confidential and filed under seal under KRS 395.250.
- Creditor claims are handled under KRS 396.011, and the estate can close through AOC-850 under KRS 395.605 or AOC-846 under KRS 395.610 when the statutory requirements are met.
Local nuance
Lyon County-specific considerations
| Local point | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Separate phone lines | The court page lists Circuit at 270-388-7231 and District at 270-388-2727. Probate is a District Court matter under KRS 24A.120, so use the District line first for estate questions. |
| Published probate schedule | The Lyon County schedule lists District Court probate, district civil and small claims on Monday at 1 p.m. Confirm your specific date with the clerk. |
| Payment limits | The court page lists cash, check and money order, and says no Comchek. Plan ahead if you are mailing papers to Eddyville. |
| Suite A filing location | The Office of Circuit Court Clerk is in Suite A of the Lyon County Judicial Center at 500 W. Dale Ave. |
| Accessibility details | The court page lists ramps off Main and Commerce streets, an elevator, and designated disability parking in the street and judicial center parking areas. |
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Scenarios
| Scenario | Likely Lyon County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with co-owned home | File at the Lyon County Judicial Center in Eddyville. A petition to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455 may fit a personal-property-only estate, but a home sale or title issue often points to an AOC-805 appointment filing under KRS 394.145. Call the District line, 270-388-2727, about the Monday 1 p.m. probate schedule under KRS 24A.120. | Sunset helps identify accounts, debts and title issues so the spouse can choose the right estate settlement path before filing. |
| Out-of-state adult child with small estate | Kentucky does not use a small estate affidavit. The Kentucky court route is a petition to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455, filed on AOC-830. Lyon County publishes a P.O. Box, so mailing may be practical, but use check or money order because the page lists cash, check and money order and says no Comchek. | Sunset organizes assets and creates a probate packet so an out-of-state child can avoid unnecessary trips when the court permits mailing. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A home sale usually requires opening a full estate with AOC-805 under KRS 394.145. After appointment, the Certificate of Qualification, AOC-807, and letters of appointment under KRS 395.105 help banks and title companies recognize the personal representative's authority. If a dispute becomes contested, KRS 24A.120 sends the adversary proceeding to Lyon Circuit Court, and KRS 394.240 governs will contests. | Sunset helps find the financial accounts, prepare the estate settlement paperwork and connect the parent with a Kentucky probate attorney when a sale or dispute needs legal help. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Circuit Court Clerk for Lyon County | Filing office for Lyon County estates. The office can provide forms, take filings, tell you the current filing amount under CR 3.03 effective July 1, 2026, and give court-date information. The clerk cannot give legal advice. | Lyon County Judicial Center, Suite A, 500 W. Dale Ave., Eddyville, KY 42038. Mail to P.O. Box 565, Eddyville, KY 42038-0565. District 270-388-2727. Circuit 270-388-7231. |
| 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 Dispense with Administration under KRS 395.455 and Probate Estate. | https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Help/Pages/Self-Help-Portal.aspx and https://a2j.org/#Kentucky |
| Kentucky Legal Aid | The civil legal aid program listed for Lyon County. Ask the program 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 | A statewide place to look for a Kentucky attorney. | https://www.kybar.org/page/lawreferserv |
| Guide to Basic Kentucky Probate Procedures | The AOC's plain-language introduction to Kentucky probate. Use current statutes and forms for deadlines, inventory under KRS 395.250 and bond under KRS 395.130, because the booklet predates the July 15, 2026 changes. | 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 identify bank, investment, retirement and insurance accounts so the estate settlement plan starts with a clearer asset picture.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns what you know about the estate into an organized packet for the Kentucky AOC forms used in Lyon County, including appointment filings and dispense-with-administration filings under KRS 395.455 when appropriate.
Find a local probate attorney. When the estate settlement involves a home sale, creditor dispute under KRS 396.011, contested matter under KRS 24A.120 or questions about fiduciary authority, Sunset can help you connect with a Kentucky probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize the estate, understand the next filing step and decide whether they need legal help without paying Sunset.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Lyon County, Kentucky?
File with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk for Lyon County at the Lyon County Judicial Center, Suite A, 500 W. Dale Ave., Eddyville, KY 42038. Mail can go to P.O. Box 565, Eddyville, KY 42038-0565. Probate is handled in Lyon County District Court under KRS 24A.120.
Which phone number should I call for a Lyon County probate matter?
Call the District line, 270-388-2727, because probate is a District Court matter under KRS 24A.120. The court page also lists a Circuit line, 270-388-7231, but that is separate.
How much does it cost to open a probate case in Lyon 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. Lyon 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, so confirm the exact total with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before you file. County law library fees are tied to KRS 453.060.
What payments does the Lyon County clerk accept?
The Lyon County court page lists cash, check and money order. It also says no Comchek. If you are mailing a filing, ask the Office of Circuit Court Clerk for the current total under CR 3.03 effective July 1, 2026 before sending payment.
Does Lyon County have its own probate forms?
Lyon County uses Kentucky's statewide AOC forms. The court page does not publish a separate Lyon County probate packet. Common forms include 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.
When are probate matters heard in Lyon County?
The Lyon County schedule lists District Court probate, district civil and small claims on Monday at 1 p.m. Because probate is a District Court matter under KRS 24A.120, call 270-388-2727 to confirm the date for your specific case.
Can I handle Lyon County probate from outside Kentucky?
Some filings can be mailed to P.O. Box 565, Eddyville, KY 42038-0565, and self-represented filers may still file on paper. If a hearing is set, ask the Office of Circuit Court Clerk whether the judge will require you to attend in person or will provide remote instructions.
Does Lyon County require electronic filing for probate?
Attorneys handling eligible Kentucky probate filings must file electronically since January 1, 2024. Self-represented filers may register for the Kentucky Court of Justice electronic filing system, but may still file on paper at the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Eddyville.
Can I appear by Zoom for a Lyon County probate hearing?
No Lyon-specific Zoom login is posted on the county page. Kentucky courts publish general remote-court instructions, and those instructions tell parties to contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in the county where they are scheduled to appear. Call the Lyon County District line, 270-388-2727.
Can I look up a Lyon County probate case online?
Kentucky does not publish a free full docket search for District Court probate cases under KRS 24A.120. A court-date lookup exists at kcoj.kycourts.net/dockets, but it is not a full case-record system. For estate status, contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Eddyville.
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