Ky. Rev. Stat. § 395.278 : — DESCENT, WILLS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS' ESTATESPERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES — When party may revive action and limitation TEXT PDF An application to revive an action in the name of the representative or successor of a plaintiff, or against the representative or successor of a defendant, shall be made within one (1) year after the death of a deceased party. KRS 395.278 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 299, sec. 16.