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Angelina County Probate Guide

Angelina County · Updated January 2026

(936) 634-8339County Clerk
Family Guide
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Filing & Fees

Complete Fee Schedule

Probate Filing Fees

Specific fee amounts are not available for this county. Contact Court Coordinator Meagan Moore at (936) 634-8984 for criminal, guardianship, and probate cases.

Document Fees

Certified Copy (per page)
$1
Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card

Contact Court Coordinator Meagan Moore at (936) 634-8984 for criminal, guardianship, and probate cases.

Required Documents

  • Certified Death Certificate

    Order 10-15 certified copies from Texas DSHS Vital Statistics

  • Original Will

    Original will if one exists

  • Application to Probate Will

    County-specific form

  • Oath of Executor/Administrator

    Must be signed and notarized

E-Filing & Filing Methods

Source ↗
Filing Methods: in person, mail, e file

Timelines & Proceedings

Deadlines & Creditor Claims

Key Deadlines

Will Deposit
0 days
Creditor Claims
4 months
Known Creditor Notice
60 days

Creditor Claims

Period Starts
first publication of notice to creditors
Statute
Texas Estates Code Chapter 308

Publication Requirements

Notice to Creditors

Duration
Once

Notice of Petition/Administration

  • Beneficiaries
  • Known creditors
  • Surviving spouse

Related Proceedings

Property Recording

Guardianship

Texas guardianship is governed by the Texas Estates Code and requires court approval.

guardian of person

Guardian responsible for the physical well-being and care of the ward

guardian of estate

Guardian responsible for managing the ward's property and finances

Guardian Training

Guardian training requirements vary by county. Contact local court for approved providers.

Court Rules & Orders

Local Rules

  • Angelina County does NOT have a Statutory Probate Court
  • County Courts at Law handle probate, guardianship, and juvenile matters
  • County Court at Law 2 (Judge Jimmy A. Cassels) handles probate cases
  • E-filing mandatory for all Civil, Family, and Probate cases
  • Self-represented parties may file in person or by mail
  • County Clerk Amy Fincher partnered with Avenu Property Fraud Alert service
  • Effective December 4, 2025: Photo ID required for in-person real property filings (SB 16)