Logan County Will and Estate Records
Logan County, located in southwestern Kentucky, has a population of approximately 27,400 residents. The county seat is Russellville, home to the historic courthouse and modern Court of Justice building where probate matters are handled. Logan County Probate Court Records are maintained by Circuit Court Clerk Mary Orange Burkeen at the Logan County Court of Justice. The county offers both traditional in-person record access and online research through eCCLIX.
Logan County Quick Facts
Logan County Circuit Court Clerk Mary Orange Burkeen
Mary Orange Burkeen serves as the Logan County Circuit Court Clerk, responsible for maintaining all probate court records filed in the 7th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office processes estate filings, maintains case files, and provides public access to probate records. The office operates from the Logan County Court of Justice in Russellville.
| Office | Logan County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk Name | Mary Orange Burkeen |
| Address |
Logan County Court of Justice 329 West 4th Street, P.O. Box 420 Russellville, KY 42276 |
| Phone | (270) 726-2424 Press 2 for District, Press 3 for Circuit |
| Fax | (270) 726-7893 |
| maryorange@kycourts.net | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
How to Search Logan County Probate Court Records
Logan County provides multiple options for researching probate records. Residents can query the Circuit Court Clerk's office in person or by phone, or utilize the Kentucky eCourts (KYeCourts) system for online case searches. The County Clerk also provides online access to recorded land records through eCCLIX.
The KYeCourts system allows users to search for probate cases by name or case number. This statewide database includes active and closed cases from Logan County and all other Kentucky jurisdictions. Access requires registration through the Kentucky Court of Justice website.
For effective probate record searches in Logan County, gather:
- Decedent's full legal name
- Date of death or approximate filing timeframe
- Case number if previously assigned
- Valid identification for in-person visits
Probate cases older than 15 years are stored at the Kentucky State Records Center rather than the local Circuit Clerk's office. To access these older records, you must obtain a case locator number from the Circuit Clerk, then submit a request to state.records@ky.gov. Records dating back more than 36 years are housed at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives in Frankfort.
Logan County Probate Filing Fees
Logan County follows Kentucky's standardized probate fee structure. Costs vary based on the type of estate administration and services required. Understanding these fees helps families budget appropriately when handling estate matters.
Common probate-related fees in Logan County include:
- Petition for Probate (Formal Administration): $85-$161
- Petition to Dispense with Administration: $53-$85
- Certified copies of court documents: $5.00 per document
- Plain copies: $0.25 per page
- Publication of creditor notices: $50-$100
Kentucky law under KRS 395.455 allows small estates valued at $30,000 or less to use a simplified probate procedure. This Petition to Dispense with Administration reduces both filing fees and administrative complexity. Contact Clerk Mary Orange Burkeen's office at (270) 726-2424 to confirm current fee schedules before submitting filings.
Logan County Probate Process
The probate process in Logan County adheres to Kentucky statutory requirements designed to ensure proper estate settlement. Executors, administrators, and beneficiaries should understand these procedures to navigate estate administration effectively.
Probate begins by filing a petition with the Circuit Court in the county where the deceased resided. Under KRS 395.015, Logan County has jurisdiction over residents who lived within its boundaries at the time of death. The petition must include the original will (if available), certified death certificate, and complete information about heirs and beneficiaries.
The court appoints a fiduciary—either the executor named in a valid will or an administrator if there is no will. Under KRS 394.040, Kentucky requires wills to be in writing, signed by the testator, and witnessed by two competent individuals to be valid.
The appointed fiduciary must complete several statutory duties, including filing an inventory of estate assets within 60 days. Kentucky law establishes a six-month creditor claim period, during which creditors may present claims against the estate. After paying valid debts and taxes, the fiduciary distributes remaining assets according to the will or Kentucky intestate succession laws under KRS Chapter 391.
Logan County Clerk Land Records
The Logan County Clerk's office maintains land records and recorded documents that often relate to probate estates. While the Circuit Court Clerk handles court-filed probate cases, the County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, and other property transactions that occur during estate administration.
The County Clerk's office is located at 229 West 3rd Street, Russellville, KY 42276. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The County Clerk provides online access to documents from 1980 to present through eCCLIX. This system allows users to search land records, view document images, and print copies. For documents recorded before 1980, contact the County Clerk's office directly or visit in person to access archival records.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Logan County in southwestern Kentucky. If probate records cannot be located in Logan County, the estate may have been filed in a neighboring jurisdiction where the deceased owned property or previously resided.