The AOC 805 form is the official Kentucky probate petition, governed by statutes KRS 394.145 and KRS 395.015. It is used to probate a will, appoint an executor named in the will, or appoint an administrator when no valid will exists. Any person named as executor or any interested party may file with the county district court where the deceased last resided.
The form requires comprehensive information about the deceased, including their full legal name, Social Security Number, birth date, and date of death. You must list all real and personal property with estimated market values, covering real estate, bank accounts, vehicles, and jointly held assets. Details about the surviving spouse, heirs at law, and next of kin are also required, along with any outstanding debts of the estate.
The court uses this information to oversee estate management and distribution under Kentucky law. Non-resident petitioners must also name a Kentucky resident as their agent for service of legal process in any action filed against the estate.
Other Kentucky court forms frequently used alongside the AOC 805 include the AOC 175 form and the AOC 215 form. Those managing an estate may also need an informal probate form. For estate planning before death, the Kentucky living will is a commonly used companion document.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | AOC 805 Form |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 45 sec |
| Other names | Kentucky probate form, AOC 805 Kentucky, Kentucky petition to probate will, Kentucky probate court form |