A plain-English, step-by-step guide for handling a simple, uncontested probate — without hiring an attorney. Starting with Kentucky, then Indiana, then Ohio.
By Allison Cooper, JD, CPA, CFP®
The Probate Playbook is being built one state at a time — because probate rules are different in every state, and a generic guide isn’t actually useful when you’re standing in a county courthouse trying to figure out what form to file.
The Kentucky edition is a working guide — not a fluffy overview. Eight chapters walk through every stage of the probate process, plus front matter, a bonus chapter on the human side of administering an estate, and a substantial appendix of checklists, sample letters, worksheets, and forms you can actually use.
Bonus Chapter: Finding the Words When It’s Hard to Speak
Closing Note
The book is in active development. The Indiana and Ohio editions will follow the same structure, adapted for each state’s specific probate rules, forms, and quirks.
If your family situation looks like this, the Probate Playbook is built for you:
If any of these apply, you probably want an attorney instead:
The book will help you figure out which category you’re in before you commit to a DIY approach.
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The book isn’t ready yet — and you may need an actual attorney either way. Reach out and I’ll connect you with a trusted probate attorney in your state. Cooper Law is focused on proactive estate planning, but I work with probate attorneys across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.