Kentucky Last Will and Testament
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Kentucky Legal Requirements
Key KY statutes and obligations that apply to your last will and testament.
Requirements
- Governed by KRS §394.010 et seq. (Kentucky Descent and Distribution statutes)
- Must be in writing, signed by the testator (or at testator's direction), and witnessed by at least two credible witnesses who sign in the testator's presence
- Testator must be at least 18 years old (or lawfully married) and of sound mind
Restrictions & Limits
- Kentucky has a unique inheritance tax — it taxes beneficiaries (not the estate) at rates up to 16% depending on the heir's relationship to the decedent; spouses, parents, and children are exempt
- Surviving spouse has the right to elect against the will and take the statutory share (KRS §392.080)
- Holographic wills (entirely handwritten and signed) are valid in Kentucky without witnesses (KRS §394.040)
Official Statute References
Primary Kentucky statutes governing this document type.
Kentucky Last Will and Testament FAQ
Common questions about last will and testaments under Kentucky law.
Does Kentucky have an inheritance tax or estate tax?
Kentucky imposes an inheritance tax on beneficiaries who receive property from a decedent's estate — it is one of only a handful of states to do so. Close relatives (Class A: spouse, parents, children, siblings) are fully exempt. More distant relatives and unrelated heirs pay rates from 4% to 16% depending on kinship.
Are handwritten wills valid in Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky recognizes holographic wills under KRS §394.040. A holographic will must be entirely in the testator's own handwriting and signed by the testator — no witnesses are required. However, holographic wills are more vulnerable to authenticity challenges during probate.
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