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Jefferson County Probate Court

Jefferson County

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600 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202
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http://courts.ky.gov/
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(502) 595-4434
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About visiting the probate court

About visiting the Jefferson County Probate Court

The term probate court is a common term loosely referring to the probate division located within a state or county courthouse. In the state of Kentucky, the District Court is the level of court responsible for overseeing matters related to probate court.

Jefferson County Probate Court is listed as a registered probate court within Jefferson County, Kentucky.

In most instances within Kentucky, there is at least one District Court courthouse location within each county. Sometimes a county may have multiple courthouses and may also have multiple probate court locations. Such is often the case in larger metropolis counties where population is dense or also in spread-out, rural counties, which may use a courthouse annex or satellite office system to accommodate nearby citizens with easier access in proximity or distance.

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Who to speak with when visiting the Jefferson County probate court

Upon visiting the Jefferson County Probate Court, look for signs or directions to the probate division within the main courthouse. Once you’ve located the probate division, make your way to any reception desks and ask to speak with a probate clerk or probate judge. The probate clerk at Jefferson County Probate Court may or may not require appointments based upon the busyness of the probate court, so it’s a great idea to call ahead.

Plan ahead to be early in case available parking is limited and be prepared for formal security measures upon entering the building, as courthouses are official state and federal property. This generally includes passing through metal detectors and allowing search of any belongings.

Many courthouses do not allow cell phones, so keep that in mind as your phone may need to be turned off upon entering the courthouse, or even left outside.
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Helpful Resources for Probate in Kentucky

Probate can be notoriously confusing. Small estate affidavits, formal vs. simple administration, executors & executrixes— there’s more than enough jargon to make your head spin.

We get it, and that’s why we've pulled together a comprehensive probate guide for Kentucky that actually tells you what you need to know without assuming anything. You’ll walk away with a tangible timeline, actionable next steps and real clarity on what probate actually means for you and your family.
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Call ahead before visiting the Jefferson County Probate Court

While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Jefferson County Probate Court is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.

When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.

The phone number for the Jefferson County Probate Court is: (502) 595-4434

The hours of operation listed for the Jefferson County Probate Court are:

Monday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

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Reviews of the Jefferson County Probate Court

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a month ago

The clerk's office is always helpful and able to provide direction and advice to not only the general public, but to attorneys as well.

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a month ago

The Probate clerks are a dream to work with! Each of them are so kind and I appreciate their service so much!

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a year ago

The staff in this office is extremely helpful. Every time I deal with them, they go above and beyond to help the process and anyone involved in it. I’ve been helped by Leslie and a handful of others there. To all those in the probate office - Your work is appreciated.

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3 years ago

This is only getting a second star because the judge is very kind and capable of his job. But the probate staff are inept and ignorant of the jobs they are to perform. The judge was very humane and decent with regard to my case, and even when I watched him have to deal with very difficult fights between family members over property. However, the probate general staff in the office where you have to fill out paperwork cannot perform their duties. The first time I went in to file, they didn't understand why I was there (uhm, hello, my mom's deceased--and the fact that I had to explain this over and over again made me very curious as to how this staff was gathered together to begin with. Are they all related to each other, or cousins of the hiring manager? The world may never know). They couldn't get my paperwork right and that was when they were supposedly "performing their duties." Next, Actual court date--judge was great at his job, as I've stated above. I was re-opening a case, and he sent me to the probate office to fill out more paperwork, and then asked that I come back to the court. It took 3 people no less than an hour to try to figure out what I was supposed to fill out. One was telling me one thing, while another was telling me something completely different. They had me get out of line (and then I'd have to get back in line), no less than 3 different times. They kept telling me not to go back to court (though the judge told me to come back). One woman finally took pity on me and told me she'd get the right paperwork going, but she didn't have a clue what to do (REALLY--where do they hire these people? You can't train your folks to actually be bothered enough to ask the question of customers-- so, are you here for a newly deceased person, or for a re-open etc...???!!!) It just takes a little training to have them knowledgeable about how to run the office. When I got back to court, the judge helped me, but they still didn't have the right paperwork because the office there can't get anything correct--but he pushed it through because he's an awesome judge. Like I said--Judges are great, but the office staff that processes the paperwork doesn't seem to know what they are doing. My advice to the courthouse, whoever is doing your hiring, please have them STOP hiring inept people, or their own family members--because that's the feeling I got while being there.

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3 years ago

Hate an human trafficking, I have been around here for about 10 yrs,an this is what going on, Issues I have had around here an had to call police,I went to go to the fast food. before at this place heard I couldn't get water in there before ,I am one of the people who help open the store ,Talking to SBA about my profit for being owner,last 10 yr could loss mind of owning property in KY,what is a way to go about reclaiming me as owner, an stop bad service working for company I work for, as a owner "told people I didn't want them in my business an one of the corruption thought, other is being related to rich person,Writing this review becuse a police just try to frame me an night an morning still having to report coming were I sleep to an still card an ID.

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