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Taylor County, KY Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Court | Taylor County District Court, probate division. Kentucky probate is a District Court matter under KRS 24A.120. |
| Filing office | Office of Circuit Court Clerk for Taylor County |
| Courthouse address | Taylor County Judicial Center, 300 E. Main St., Campbellsville, KY 42718 |
| Mailing | No separate mailing address is published for the Taylor County probate filing office. |
| Phone | 270-465-6686 |
| Fax | 270-789-4356 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 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. Taylor 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 | Cash, check, money order. Pay online with ePay. |
| Forms | Kentucky statewide AOC probate forms are used. Taylor County's court page does not publish a separate local probate packet. |
| Electronic filing | Attorneys must e-file eligible probate documents through the Kentucky Court of Justice eFiling system starting January 1, 2024. Self-represented filers may register, but may also file on paper at the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. |
| Case information | The Kentucky Court of Justice online account portal is not a free public District Court probate docket. The county page links to the Kentucky court-date lookup at kcoj.kycourts.net/dockets/, but for estate status call the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. |
| Remote attendance | Taylor County's court page posts Zoom links for both District Court divisions and tells readers to see the 11th District Local Rules for who may attend remotely. Ask the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before relying on a remote appearance. |
| Website | https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Taylor.aspx |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you choose a Taylor County probate filing, make a practical list of the estate's assets, debts, account numbers, real estate, vehicles, beneficiary designations, and likely creditors. Estate settlement goes faster when you know whether the family needs a full appointment through AOC-805, a petition to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455 using AOC-830, or simply certified paperwork after the court acts.
Sunset's estate settlement tools help families search across 2,300 institutions for accounts and assets, organize liabilities, and build the information needed for the Taylor County forms before you call or visit the Campbellsville courthouse.
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 Taylor County, the papers go to the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Taylor County Judicial Center in Campbellsville.
Taylor County is part of Kentucky's 11th Judicial District under KRS 24A.030, shared with Green, Marion, and Washington Counties. The filing remains a Taylor County District Court probate filing through the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Campbellsville under KRS 24A.120.
The court serves all of Taylor County, including Campbellsville and unincorporated communities such as Acton, Bengal, Black Gnat, Elk Horn, Finley, Mannsville, Merrimac, Saloma, and Yuma.
The jurisdiction process
- Identify the estate assets, debts, heirs, beneficiaries, and any will before you pick a filing path. If you are unsure whether property passes outside probate, gather account statements, deeds, titles, and beneficiary information before filing.
- Choose the starting form. Use AOC-805 for probate of a will and appointment of an executor or administrator under KRS 394.145. Use AOC-830 when asking the court to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455. If appointment is requested, be ready for the financial disclosure required by KRS 395.015 on AOC-808.
- Get the statewide Kentucky AOC forms from kycourts.gov or from the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Taylor County Judicial Center, 300 E. Main St., Campbellsville, KY 42718. Taylor County's court page does not publish a separate local probate packet.
- File with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Campbellsville. Attorneys must e-file eligible probate documents through the Kentucky Court of Justice eFiling system starting January 1, 2024. If you are self-represented, you may register for eFiling, but you may also file on paper at the clerk's office.
- Pay the opening amount and ask the clerk to confirm any county add-ons before filing. $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. Taylor 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. Taylor County's page lists cash, check, money order, and ePay.
- Ask the Office of Circuit Court Clerk for the court date and attendance instructions. Taylor County's page links to Kentucky's court-date lookup, but that tool is not a full probate case record. The Taylor page also posts Zoom links for both District Court divisions and points to the 11th District Local Rules for who may attend remotely, so call the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before relying on Zoom.
- If the District Court appoints you, obtain the Certificate of Qualification, AOC-807. Kentucky law also uses letters of appointment under KRS 395.105 and lets you ask for formal letters under seal under KRS 395.110.
- Administer the estate after appointment. File the inventory and appraisement on AOC-841 within 90 days after qualifying; under KRS 395.250, the inventory is confidential and filed under seal. Kentucky no longer requires a bond by default; under KRS 395.130, a bond is required only when the court orders one.
- Address creditor claims under KRS 396.011, taxes if any, distributions, and closing. 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.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Taylor County
Taylor County uses Kentucky's statewide Administrative Office of the Courts probate forms; there is no separate Taylor 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 or AOC-850 to close under KRS 395.610 or KRS 395.605. All of them are free at kycourts.gov and the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Campbellsville 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-807 | Certificate of Qualification issued after appointment |
| AOC-808 | Financial disclosure filed with an application for appointment under KRS 395.015 |
| AOC-830 | Petition to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455 |
| AOC-841 | Inventory and appraisement 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
Taylor County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means for a Taylor County filing |
|---|---|
| Posted Zoom links | Taylor County's court page posts Zoom links for both District Court divisions and tells readers to see the 11th District Local Rules for who may attend remotely. Do not assume you may use Zoom for a probate matter. Call the Office of Circuit Court Clerk first. |
| Shared judicial district | Taylor is in the 11th Judicial District with Green, Marion, and Washington Counties under KRS 24A.030. Your estate filing still goes through Taylor County District Court and the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Campbellsville under KRS 24A.120. |
| Name collision trap | Do not use taylorclerk.com for a Taylor County, Kentucky probate matter. That site belongs to Taylor County, Florida. Also do not treat the Taylor County Clerk's recording and election site as the probate filing office. Probate filings go to the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Taylor County Judicial Center. |
| No local motion schedule on the county page | Taylor County's court page does not publish a probate motion-hour schedule. Ask the Office of Circuit Court Clerk for the court date, and use the Kentucky court-date lookup only as a court-date tool, not as a full estate record. |
Recent updates
Page last reviewed: August 2026.
Scenarios
| Situation | Likely Taylor County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with a co-owned home | Start by checking how the deed and accounts are titled. A personal-property-only estate may fit a petition to dispense with administration under KRS 395.455 using AOC-830, but a home that must be handled through the estate usually means filing AOC-805 in Taylor County District Court under KRS 24A.120 and KRS 394.145. | Sunset helps identify accounts, debts, and property details so the spouse can decide whether estate settlement needs a full appointment or a narrower court order. |
| Out-of-state adult child with a smaller estate | Call the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at 270-465-6686 before mailing or traveling, because Taylor County publishes no separate probate mailing address. If a court appearance is set, ask whether the posted District Court Zoom links may be used and what the 11th District Local Rules require. | Sunset helps organize account discovery and document collection remotely, then prepares the form packet and connects the family with Kentucky counsel if travel or appearance rules are uncertain. |
| Parent settling a predeceased child's estate when a home must be sold | A home sale usually requires opening a full estate with AOC-805 in Campbellsville. After appointment, the personal representative uses the Certificate of Qualification, AOC-807, and letters of appointment under KRS 395.105 for banks, buyers, and title companies. A contested matter is filed in Taylor Circuit Court as an original adversary proceeding under KRS 24A.120 and KRS 394.240. | Sunset helps create a complete estate settlement inventory, prepare the Kentucky probate packet, and find a local probate attorney for title, sale, or dispute issues. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Circuit Court Clerk for Taylor County | Filing office for Taylor County estates. The office can provide forms, take filings, tell you the current amount due under CR 3.03 effective July 1, 2026, and give court-date information. The clerk cannot give legal advice. | Taylor County Judicial Center, 300 E. Main St., Campbellsville, KY 42718. Phone: 270-465-6686. Fax: 270-789-4356. |
| 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 |
| Kentucky Legal Aid | Civil legal aid program listed for Taylor County. Ask directly what help is available for your situation. | 270-782-1924 or 800-782-1924. https://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 | The AOC's plain-language introduction to Kentucky probate. Use the current statutes and current forms for deadlines and bond rules because the guide predates the July 15, 2026 changes. | https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Help/Documents/probateguide.pdf |
When to hire an attorney
Consider a Kentucky probate attorney if the estate includes real estate to sell, unclear heirs, creditor claims under KRS 396.011, a business, tax questions, disagreement among family members, or any contested issue that could become an original adversary proceeding in Taylor Circuit Court under KRS 24A.120 and KRS 394.240. Sunset connects families with a vetted attorney when legal help is the right next step.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset helps families locate accounts, policies, property leads, and liabilities so the Taylor County filing starts from a complete estate settlement picture.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset organizes the information needed for Kentucky's statewide AOC forms and helps you prepare a practical filing packet for the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Campbellsville.
Find a local probate attorney. If the estate involves a home sale, contested issues under KRS 24A.120, creditor claims under KRS 396.011, or questions about remote attendance in Taylor County, Sunset can connect you with a vetted Kentucky probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Sunset provides estate settlement guidance, asset discovery support, probate packet preparation, and attorney connection help at no cost to families.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Taylor County, Kentucky?
File with the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Taylor County Judicial Center, 300 E. Main St., Campbellsville, KY 42718. Kentucky probate is handled in District Court under KRS 24A.120, and venue usually follows where the person lived at death under KRS 394.140.
What phone number should I call for a Taylor County estate?
Call the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at 270-465-6686. The fax number is 270-789-4356.
How much does it cost to open probate in Taylor 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. Taylor 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.
What payment methods does the Taylor County court page list?
The Taylor County page lists cash, check, money order, and Pay online with ePay. It does not list card payment for Taylor County, so ask the Office of Circuit Court Clerk before assuming a card will be accepted.
Does Taylor County have its own probate forms?
Taylor County uses the statewide Kentucky AOC probate forms. The county court page does not publish a separate Taylor 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.
Can I e-file a Taylor County probate case?
Attorneys must e-file eligible Kentucky probate documents through the Kentucky Court of Justice eFiling system starting January 1, 2024. Self-represented filers may register for eFiling, but they may also file on paper at the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in Campbellsville.
How do I look up a Taylor County probate court date?
The Taylor County page links to the Kentucky court-date lookup at kcoj.kycourts.net/dockets/. Treat it as a court-date tool, not a full probate case record. The state online account portal requires an account, and for estate status you should contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk.
Can I attend a Taylor County probate hearing by Zoom?
Taylor County's court page posts Zoom links for both District Court divisions and directs readers to the 11th District Local Rules for who may attend remotely. Do not assume the link applies to your probate matter. Call the Office of Circuit Court Clerk for the court's instructions.
Do I have to travel to Campbellsville if I live out of state?
Not always, but do not assume remote attendance or mail filing will fit your case. Taylor County publishes Zoom links for District Court divisions, but the local rules decide who may attend remotely and the Office of Circuit Court Clerk gives the practical instructions. Call 270-465-6686 before making travel plans.
Is taylorclerk.com the Taylor County, Kentucky probate office?
No. For a Kentucky estate, use the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Taylor County Judicial Center in Campbellsville. Do not use taylorclerk.com for Taylor County, Kentucky probate because that site belongs to Taylor County, Florida.
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