Probate in Kentucky
Kentucky caps executor compensation at 5% of the value of the personal estate and a separate 5% of income collected, with attorney and court fees on top. A small estate can use a statutory exemption route, or a separate track when there are no debts and everyone agrees. The six-month creditor window starts at the appointment, not at death. Kentucky is one of the few states with an inheritance tax, which depends on the beneficiary's relationship to the decedent.
Personal Injury in Kentucky
Kentucky gives just one year to file most injury lawsuits, among the shortest deadlines in the country. Pure comparative fault applies, so you can recover something even when mostly at fault. Damages are not capped, a protection the state constitution carries, and attorney fees face only a reasonableness standard. Kentucky is also a no-fault auto state, with basic reparation benefits and a threshold for suing over pain and suffering.
Family Law in Kentucky
Kentucky sets child support from a statutory table and the CS-71 worksheet, with income shares, add-ons, a self-support reserve and a shared parenting credit. Marital property is divided in just proportions rather than a fixed percentage, and non-marital property goes to its owner. There is no maintenance formula; a two-part threshold must be met first. A divorce needs 180 days of residence before filing and 60 days of living apart before a decree.
The calculators and summaries on this page provide estimates for general guidance only and are not legal, tax, or financial advice. Each calculator cites the statute or official source behind its figures; confirm current rules with the relevant court, agency, or a licensed Kentucky attorney before acting. See our methodology.