About Petition to Dispense with Administration
This form is a petition asking the court to dispense with administration of a decedent's estate and transfer personal property to the petitioner, with an option to also probate a will.
When you'd use it: The form states it is used when a decedent left no estate to be administered beyond listed assets whose total value, minus preferred claims, is at or below the stated threshold.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Petition to Dispense with Administration 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 Petition to Dispense with Administration in Kentucky
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition to Dispense with Administration (AOC-830) when the form states it is used when a decedent left no estate to be administered beyond listed assets whose total value, minus preferred claims, is at or below the stated threshold. 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 Petition to Dispense with Administration 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 Petition to Dispense with Administration 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).