I have a Last Will and Testament that says I inherit, why do I need to go before the Probate Court?

The Last Will and Testament has no power or authority until it has been validated by the Probate Court. Therefore, in order to receive your inheritance it must go through the probate process with the Court. In Kentucky, a probate proceeding takes place in the District Court located in the County where the deceased resided, wherein the Last Will and Testament is presented to the Court. Once the Court validates the Last Will and Testament, the probate process begins.