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Robertson County, KY Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Court | Robertson County District Court sitting in probate. Kentucky probate is a District Court matter under KRS 24A.120. |
| Filing office | Office of Circuit Court Clerk for Robertson County |
| Courthouse address | Robertson County Judicial Center, 127 E. Walnut St., Mt. Olivet, KY 41064 |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 63, Mt. Olivet, KY 41064-0063 |
| Phone | (606) 724-5993 |
| Fax | (606) 724-5721 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 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. Robertson 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 under KRS 453.060, so confirm the exact total with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before you file. |
| Payment methods | Cash, check, or money order. Cash is required if the court orders a bond under KRS 395.130. The county page also links to ePay. |
| Local forms | Robertson County uses Kentucky statewide AOC probate forms. No separate Robertson County probate form set is published on the county court page. |
| E-filing status | Since January 1, 2024, an attorney handling an eligible Kentucky probate filing must use the Kentucky Court of Justice e-filing system. A self-represented filer may register, but may still file on paper at the Mt. Olivet office. |
| Case lookup | No free full public docket search is published for District Court probate matters. The county page links to the statewide Find a Court Date tool for court-date lookup, and the Office of Circuit Court Clerk can answer case-status questions. |
| Remote appearance | No Robertson County probate Zoom login is posted. Kentucky courts have used Zoom for remote proceedings since March 2020, but the Office of Circuit Court Clerk must be contacted for any Robertson County login details. |
| Accessibility | Ramp at side of building. |
| Website | https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Robertson.aspx |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you file in Mt. Olivet, list the assets, debts, title documents, account numbers, beneficiaries, and likely creditor claims under KRS 396.011. That first inventory of information drives the estate settlement path, the forms you use, and whether a personal representative needs court authority before a bank, title company, or buyer will act.
Sunset can help with that preparation before the Robertson County filing. Its 2,300-institution asset discovery helps families find accounts and assets, then organize the information needed for estate settlement and a probate packet.
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 Robertson County, the papers go to the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Robertson County courthouse in Mt. Olivet.
The single Robertson County filing location is the Robertson County Judicial Center, 127 E. Walnut St., Mt. Olivet, KY 41064. Mail goes to P.O. Box 63, Mt. Olivet, KY 41064-0063.
The court serves all of Robertson County. Mt. Olivet is the county seat and only incorporated city, and the county also includes unincorporated communities such as Kentontown and Piqua. Robertson County is in Kentucky's 18th Judicial District with Harrison, Nicholas, and Pendleton counties under KRS 24A.030, but the probate filing remains a Robertson County District Court matter under KRS 24A.120.
The jurisdiction process
- Start with the estate information. List real estate, vehicles, bank accounts, debts, funeral expenses, tax questions, and possible creditor claims under KRS 396.011 before choosing a filing path.
- Choose the correct statewide AOC form. Use AOC-805 for probate of a will and/or appointment of an executor or administrator under KRS 394.145. Use AOC-830 if you are asking the court to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455.
- Get the current forms from kycourts.gov or from the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Mt. Olivet. Robertson County uses the statewide Kentucky AOC probate forms, including AOC-808 financial disclosure under KRS 395.015.
- File at the Robertson County Judicial Center, 127 E. Walnut St., Mt. Olivet, KY 41064, or mail papers to P.O. Box 63, Mt. Olivet, KY 41064-0063. Attorneys must e-file eligible probate filings through the Kentucky Court of Justice e-filing system since January 1, 2024, while self-represented filers may file on paper.
- 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. Robertson 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 under KRS 453.060, so confirm the exact total with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before you file. Robertson's published payment methods are cash, check, money order, and ePay. Cash is required if the court orders a bond under KRS 395.130.
- Ask the clerk how the court date will be set. Robertson County's published materials do not give a District Court probate docket day. You can use the statewide Find a Court Date lookup linked from the county page or call (606) 724-5993.
- Ask before assuming a remote appearance is available. Kentucky courts have held proceedings remotely by Zoom since March 2020, but Robertson County does not post a probate Zoom login. The Court of Justice tells parties to contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in the county where the hearing is scheduled.
- If the court appoints you as personal representative, get the Certificate of Qualification, AOC-807. Kentucky also uses letters of appointment under KRS 395.105 and KRS 395.110, and banks or title companies commonly ask for the certificate and a certified 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 do not distribute before the six-month rule in KRS 395.190 allows it.
- Close the estate with the correct settlement filing. Use AOC-850 for an informal final settlement under KRS 395.605 when the requirements fit, or AOC-846 for a settlement under KRS 395.610. If the matter becomes contested under KRS 24A.120, the dispute is filed fresh in Robertson Circuit Court as an original adversary proceeding.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Robertson County
Robertson County uses Kentucky's statewide Administrative Office of the Courts probate forms; there is no separate Robertson County form set. You file form AOC-805 to open the estate under KRS 394.145, AOC-830 if you are asking the court to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455, AOC-841 for the inventory under KRS 395.250, 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 Mt. Olivet will also hand you paper copies.
| Form | Use |
|---|---|
| AOC-805 | Open a probate estate, probate a will, and/or ask for appointment of an executor or administrator under KRS 394.145. |
| AOC-808 | Financial disclosure filed with the appointment papers 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 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
Robertson County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means |
|---|---|
| One published filing phone line | The Robertson County page gives one Office of Circuit Court Clerk phone number, (606) 724-5993, and does not publish separate Circuit and District filing lines. |
| Payment choices are limited on the county page | The county page lists cash, check, and money order, plus ePay. It does not list an in-person card option. Cash is required if the court orders a bond under KRS 395.130. |
| No published District Court probate docket day | Robertson County's published materials do not give a District Court probate hearing day. Call the Office of Circuit Court Clerk or use the Find a Court Date lookup linked from the county page. |
| Contested matter schedule | If a probate dispute becomes contested under KRS 24A.120 and is filed in Robertson Circuit Court as an original adversary proceeding, the local Circuit Court civil motion docket is the second Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Motions are due by 4:30 p.m. on the Monday one week before the scheduled motion docket. |
| Accessibility note | The county page lists a ramp at the side of the building. |
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Scenarios
| Scenario | Likely Robertson County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with a co-owned home | File in Mt. Olivet if Robertson County was the residence at death under KRS 394.140. 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 requires opening an estate with AOC-805 under KRS 394.145. | Sunset helps gather accounts, debts, title information, and beneficiary details so the spouse can see whether estate settlement needs a court appointment or a narrower filing. |
| Out-of-state adult child with a small estate | Kentucky does not use a small-estate affidavit. A child may use AOC-830 to ask Robertson County District Court to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455 when that statute fits. Papers can be mailed to P.O. Box 63, Mt. Olivet, KY 41064-0063, and payment should be planned before mailing because the county page lists cash, check, money order, and ePay. | Sunset organizes the asset list and can generate a probate packet, then help the child decide whether to file alone or speak with a Kentucky attorney. |
| Parent settling a predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A home sale usually means opening a full estate with AOC-805 under KRS 394.145, then using the Certificate of Qualification, AOC-807, for banks and title companies. If the matter becomes contested under KRS 24A.120, it is filed in Robertson Circuit Court, where civil motions are set for the second Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. | Sunset helps find assets, prepare the estate settlement packet, and connect the parent with a local probate attorney if sale documents, title issues, or disputes make counsel important. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Circuit Court Clerk for Robertson County | Filing office for Robertson County estates. The office can provide forms, take filings, tell you the current amount due under CR 3.03, and give court-date information. The clerk cannot give legal advice. | Robertson County Judicial Center, 127 E. Walnut St., Mt. Olivet, KY 41064. Mail: P.O. Box 63, Mt. Olivet, KY 41064-0063. Phone: (606) 724-5993. Fax: (606) 724-5721. |
| Kentucky Court of Justice legal forms | Free statewide probate forms, including AOC-805, AOC-807, AOC-830, AOC-841, AOC-846, AOC-850, and AOC-860. | https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Forms/Pages/default.aspx |
| Kentucky Court of Justice Self-Help Portal | Free 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 |
| Legal Aid of the Bluegrass | Civil legal aid program listed for Robertson County. Ask directly what help is available for your situation. | 859-431-8200. https://lablaw.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 forms for deadlines and bond because the booklet predates the July 15, 2026 changes to KRS Chapter 395. | https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Help/Documents/probateguide.pdf |
When to hire an attorney
Consider a Kentucky probate attorney if the estate includes a home sale, unclear heirs, creditor claims under KRS 396.011, a business, tax questions, family disagreement, or any dispute that could become a contested matter under KRS 24A.120. Counsel also helps when an out-of-state family member needs someone local to coordinate filings in Mt. Olivet. Sunset connects families to a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches for financial accounts, insurance, benefits, and other assets so the family starts estate settlement with a clearer inventory instead of guessing.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the information you provide into an organized packet for the Robertson County filing, including the details needed for the statewide Kentucky AOC forms.
Find a local probate attorney. If the estate needs legal advice, a home sale, or help with a contested matter under KRS 24A.120, Sunset can connect you with a vetted Kentucky probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset's estate settlement tools without paying a platform fee.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Robertson County, Kentucky?
File with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Robertson County Judicial Center, 127 E. Walnut St., Mt. Olivet, KY 41064. Mail goes to P.O. Box 63, Mt. Olivet, KY 41064-0063. Kentucky probate is a District Court matter under KRS 24A.120.
What phone number should I call for a Robertson County probate filing?
Call the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at (606) 724-5993. Robertson County's page publishes one filing-office line and does not list a separate District Court probate phone number.
How much does it cost to open probate in Robertson 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. Robertson 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 under KRS 453.060, so confirm the exact total with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before you file.
Can I pay Robertson County probate costs by card?
The Robertson County page lists cash, check, and money order, plus ePay. It does not list an in-person card option. Cash is required if the court orders a bond under KRS 395.130.
Does Robertson County have its own probate forms?
Robertson County uses the statewide Kentucky AOC probate forms. No separate Robertson County probate form set is published on the county court page. 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.
Can I e-file a Robertson County probate case?
An attorney handling an eligible Kentucky probate filing must e-file through the Kentucky Court of Justice system since January 1, 2024. If you are representing yourself, you may register for e-filing, but you may still file paper documents at the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Mt. Olivet.
How do I find my Robertson County probate court date?
Robertson County's published materials do not give a District Court probate docket day. Use the statewide Find a Court Date lookup linked from the county page, or call the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at (606) 724-5993. The lookup is a court-date tool, not a full public probate case search.
Can I appear remotely for probate in Robertson County?
No Robertson County probate Zoom login is posted. Kentucky courts have held proceedings remotely by Zoom since March 2020, but whether a specific matter is remote is handled through the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. Call (606) 724-5993 before you assume either way.
What happens if a Robertson County probate case becomes contested?
Under KRS 24A.120, a contested probate dispute is filed fresh in Robertson Circuit Court as an original adversary proceeding, not as an appeal. A will contest is governed by KRS 394.240. Robertson Circuit Court's civil motion docket is the second Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m., with motions due by 4:30 p.m. on the Monday one week before the scheduled motion docket.
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