How to Verify an Executor’s Calculation of Your Share from a Sibling’s Home Sale — Kentucky
How to verify an executor’s calculation of your share from a sibling’s house sale Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Kentucky probate attorney. Detailed Answer — what to expect and how to confirm the math under Kentucky probate practice […]
Read article →Selling a Deceased Parent’s House During Probate in Kentucky: Can You Sell If a Mortgage Remains?
Selling a Deceased Parent’s House During Probate in Kentucky Short answer: Yes — but only in certain circumstances. A sale is possible, but the mortgage and Kentucky probate rules control how the sale happens, who signs, and how the proceeds are used. Detailed Answer — How selling a mortgaged house during probate works in Kentucky […]
Read article →Proving the Value of a Deceased Parent’s Vehicles in Kentucky Probate
Detailed Answer — How to Prove the Value of Your Mother’s Vehicles in Kentucky Probate When a person dies, the personal representative (also called executor or administrator) must identify and report the estate’s assets to the probate court. Vehicles owned by the decedent are part of the decedent’s personal property and must be listed on […]
Read article →Kentucky: Do I Have to Publish a 3‑Month Notice to Creditors Under the Small Estate Process?
Do I have to publish a 3‑month notice to creditors under the small estate process? Short answer: Probably not if you qualify to use Kentucky's small‑estate procedures — but in most cases the small‑estate process does not let you sell real property (like your mother’s house). If you need to administer or transfer real estate, […]
Read article →Proving Vehicle Value During Probate in Kentucky
Detailed Answer Short answer: To prove the value of your mother’s vehicles for a Kentucky probate, you document the vehicle’s fair market value as of the date of death using reliable sources (published valuation guides, dealer or independent appraisals, or multiple written offers), preserve supporting documents (title, registration, photos, maintenance records, odometer statement), and file […]
Read article →How to Be Appointed Limited Personal Representative in Kentucky to Run Notice to Creditors and Sell Real Property
How to get appointed as a limited personal representative in Kentucky so you can run notice to creditors and sell real property Disclaimer: This is general information only. It is not legal advice, and I am not a lawyer. Rules vary by county and by the facts of each case. Consult a Kentucky probate attorney […]
Read article →How to Prove a Zero Balance and Close a Spouse’s Estate in Kentucky
Detailed answer — What you must do to show a zero balance and formally close your spouse’s estate in Kentucky Under Kentucky probate law, the personal representative (sometimes called executor or administrator) must account for the estate, pay valid debts, distribute the remaining assets to beneficiaries, and obtain a court order closing the estate. To […]
Read article →Kentucky: Can You Use a Small Estate Affidavit for an Intestate Estate Instead of Formal Probate?
Understanding Small Estate Affidavits in Kentucky: Can You Avoid Formal Probate for an Intestate Estate? Short answer: Possibly. In Kentucky, heirs can sometimes collect certain small, non‑real‑property assets using a small‑estate or collection‑by‑affidavit procedure instead of full probate — including when the decedent died intestate (without a will). Whether you can use that procedure depends […]
Read article →How to Open Probate in Kentucky for an Out‑of‑State Sibling’s Estate
Detailed Answer Short answer: You can open probate in Kentucky even if you live out of state. Probate is usually opened in the county where the decedent lived when they died. You (or another eligible person) must file a petition with the local circuit court clerk to appoint a personal representative (executor or administrator). The […]
Read article →Kentucky: Steps to Settle a Parent’s Estate in Kentucky and Handle Out‑of‑State Property
How to settle an estate in Kentucky and handle property located in another state Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in Kentucky and in the other state before taking action. Detailed Answer 1. Identify the decedent’s domicile and the assets Start by confirming where your parent was domiciled (their […]
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