Kentucky Probate Process—What Happens After Someone Dies?

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📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕰️ iTime: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
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When someone you love dies, there is often much more to manage than grief alone. Family members may need to locate important documents, protect property, address bills and creditor claims, work with financial institutions, and understand what needs to happen before assets can be distributed.

Join Elder Law Guidance for a free live educational webinar with Attorney Scott Collins. You will receive practical, plain-language information about the Kentucky probate process, the responsibilities of an executor or administrator, and the steps families may need to take after a loved one’s death.

To register for an upcoming webinar, simply complete the registration form by clicking this link: https://40o4lb.share-na2.hsforms.com/2QosjzokQR6-7xW_bBT2TBA

After submitting the form, you will receive a confirmation email with your personal link to join the live webinar. In the days leading up to the event, we will also send a short series of educational emails with helpful information related to the topic, along with reminders so you have everything you need to attend.

During this webinar, we’ll cover:

• What probate is and why it may be necessary after someone dies
• When an estate may need to be opened with the court
• The difference between an executor named in a will and an administrator appointed when there is no will
• What happens when someone dies without a will in place
• How the probate petition begins the estate-administration process
• The importance of locating, identifying, and documenting estate assets
• How heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors are notified
• What happens with valid debts, taxes, and creditor claims
• How real estate, financial accounts, personal belongings, and other property may be handled during probate
• When and how remaining assets can be distributed to beneficiaries or heirs
• Why accurate records, inventories, accountings, and court filings matter
• Common factors that can delay probate, including missing documents, family disagreements, creditor issues, and out-of-state property

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