About Affidavit of Waiver of Appointment of Fiduciary
This form is an affidavit in which a surviving spouse or next of kin waives the right to a hearing, notice of hearing, and presentation of a will, and states no objection to the appointment of a fiduciary for the estate.
When you'd use it: The form states it is for a surviving spouse or next of kin who waives rights to a hearing or notice and does not object to an appointed administrator or executor.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Affidavit of Waiver of Appointment of Fiduciary is published as a PDF by the Kentucky courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: kycourts.gov
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Affidavit of Waiver of Appointment of Fiduciary in Kentucky
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Affidavit of Waiver of Appointment of Fiduciary (AOC-815) when the form states it is for a surviving spouse or next of kin who waives rights to a hearing or notice and does not object to an appointed administrator or executor. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Kentucky probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Affidavit of Waiver of Appointment of Fiduciary carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Affidavit of Waiver of Appointment of Fiduciary to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Kentucky county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).