In many cases, yes. If assets are worth more than $40,000 or include certain types of property, families usually need to file probate paperwork. That said, there are ways around it: Living Trust: Items placed in a trust often bypass probate, as they pass to beneficiaries automatically. Small Estate Affidavit: If the estate is worth under $40,000 and doesn’t have extensive real pro... https://rockpointprobate.com/kentucky-probate-law-and-how-it-works/