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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 64.012 to establish a flat fee of $33 to record a will or court-ordered name change with a county clerk; amend KRS 142.010 to establish a $4 tax on each recorded will; amend KRS 394.300 to establish timelines for retention and return of a recorded will by a county clerk; amend KRS 395.015 to authorize the clerk of the court to collect information and the applicable fee and tax on wills recorded by the court clerk; amend KRS 401.040 to authorize the clerk of the court to collect the recording fee for a court-ordered name change order on behalf of the county clerk; amend KRS 395.160 to conform.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a flat fee of $33 for recording a will or a court-ordered name change with the county clerk, and also imposes a $4 tax on each recorded will. It also sets timelines for county clerks to retain and return recorded wills, allowing for the return of original wills two years after recording for those admitted to probate after January 1, 2027, and permitting the destruction of wills recorded between January 1, 1978, and January 1, 2027, after ten years if they remain in the clerk's office and are not subject to legal challenges. Additionally, the bill clarifies that court clerks are authorized to collect these recording fees and taxes for wills and name changes on behalf of the county clerk, ensuring that the proper amounts are collected at the time of filing or probate.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S) (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb146.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb146/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/sb146/LM.pdf |
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