An administrator's deed is a fiduciary instrument used in estate administration to transfer real property pursuant to laws of intestate succession. An administrator is a personal representative selected by the probate court to administer a decedent's intestate estate.

Use an administrator's deed to convey interest in real property to a grantee with a special warranty. This type of warranty affirms that, while the grantor/administrator controlled the property, she never acted in a way to change the status of the title.

In addition to meeting state and local standards for real estate deeds, administrator's deeds also include details about the decedent's probate case. A court order for sale is required before a transfer can be made. Supporting documentation, such as an affidavit of real property transfer under KRS 382.135(4), is required before an administrator can record the deed in the office of the county clerk.

Contact a lawyer with questions about Kentucky administrator's deeds or other inquiries related to probate.

(Kentucky Administrator Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Common Uses for Administrator Deed

Notify third parties of a trust's interest in real property
Distribute real estate to beneficiaries of an estate
Transfer property from a deceased person's estate
Transfer property held in a revocable or irrevocable trust
Document a change of trustee for properties held in trust
Establish a trust's interest in real property for public record

Compare other Kentucky deed forms and documents

Quitclaim Deed Gift Deed Warranty Deed Special Warranty Deed Grant Deed Correction Deed Easement Deed Termination, Cancellation of Easement / Right of Way Mineral Deed Mineral Deed with Quitclaim Covenants Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Executor Deed Affidavit of Descent Limited Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Real Property Limited Power of Attorney for the Sale of Property Durable Power of Attorney Notice of Furnishing Notice to Owner Mechanics Lien Discharge of Lien Discharge of Lien by Bond Partial Conditional Lien Waiver Partial Unconditional Lien Waiver Final Conditional Lien Waiver Final Unconditional Lien Waiver Lis Pendens Lis Pendens Release Disclaimer of Interest Certificate of Trust Contract for Deed and Promissory Note Memorandum of Contract Full Release of Memorandum of Contract Mortgage and Promissory Note Deed of Release for release of Mortgage Affidavit of Abandonment

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our administrator deed forms are specifically formatted for each county in Kentucky.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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