Guides for Kentucky
- One of only a handful of states that levies an inheritance tax, though surviving spouses and certain close relatives are exempt.
- Small estate threshold is $30,000 for personal property.
- A simplified "dispensed administration" may be available for small estates.
- Probate & Estates
How Probate Works in Kentucky
A complete guide to probate in Kentucky: the $30,000 small estate threshold, District Court probate process, dispensed administration, and Kentucky's inheritance tax.
- Funeral Costs
How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Kentucky?
Average funeral and cremation costs in Kentucky, coroner permit requirements, and ways to reduce funeral expenses.
- Death Certificates
How to Get Death Certificates in Kentucky
How to order certified death certificates in Kentucky: costs, processing times, ordering from the Office of Vital Statistics, and VitalChek online orders.
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