Probate

Email Sharrion Threadgill, Court Coordinator, to schedule hearings. All matters pertaining to probate matters must be set for hearing and cannot be handled on the uncontested docket. Individuals without an attorney, see Pro Se Policy

Pro Se Policy

Under Texas law, individuals applying for letters testamentary, letters of administration, determinations of heirship, and guardianships of the person and/or estate must be represented by a licensed attorney. The rule follows from the requirement that only a licensed attorney may represent the interests of third-party individuals or entities. The only time a pro se applicant may proceed in court is when truly representing only himself or herself.

Related Documents

  1. Application for Appointment (PDF)
  2. Court Appointed Attorney List (PDF)
  3. Probate Docket Documents (PDF)
  4. Safekeeping agreement (PDF)
  5. Small Estate Affidavit (PDF)
  6. Small Estate Affidavit Checklist (PDF)
  7. Verification of Funds on Deposit (PDF)
  1. As a pro se, what proceedings can I do on my own?
  2. Can I still serve as an executor, administrator, or guardian even though I'm not a lawyer?
  3. If I get the paperwork from a law library or the Internet, can I fill it out and file it? Isn’t that what lawyers do?
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