Original administration shall not be granted after the expiration of ten (10) years from the death of the testator or intestate and if made after that time, it shall be void.
KRS 395.010
Administration must be within ten years after death
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Thomas v. Johnston (1969)
Most recently applied in Roberts v. Girder (February 2017)
Effective: July 15, 1980 History: Amended 1980 Ky
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.