Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXXIV. Descent, Wills, and Administration of Decedents' Estates § 391.035.District Court hearing to determine persons entitled to property passing by intestate succession

(1) If real or personal property passes by the laws of intestate succession, or under a will to a beneficiary not named in the will, proceedings may be had in the District Court to determine the persons entitled to the property.

(3) Upon the hearing on the motion, any person claiming an interest in the property may introduce proof in support of his claim and the court may entertain the admission of any other relevant evidence to aid the court in determining the persons entitled to share in the property.

(4) After hearing all the evidence, the court shall enter judgment in which the names, ages, and addresses of the persons entitled to share in the property are set forth and the proportionate interest of each. The judgment shall be conclusive evidence of the facts determined therein as against all parties, whether known or unknown, to the proceeding.

(5) In a case where some or all of the property is real property located in this state, a certified copy of the judgment shall be recorded in the office of the appropriate county clerk in lieu of the affidavit required by KRS 382.120. The judgment shall be conclusive evidence of the facts determined therein as against all parties, whether known or unknown, to the proceeding.

(6) Any party may at any time prior to judgment institute an adversary proceeding in Circuit Court pursuant to KRS 24A.120(2).

(7) Any aggrieved party may, no later than thirty (30) days from the date of the judgment, institute an adversary proceeding in Circuit Court pursuant to KRS 24A.120(2).

(8) Any unknown defendants before the court by constructive service alone shall be entitled to the protection afforded by Civil Rule 4.11.

(9) No proceedings under this section shall be conducted by or before a commissioner of the District Court.