Blanco County Probate Guide
33rd and 424th Judicial Districts · Updated January 2026
(830) 868-7357County Clerk
Family Guide
Professional Reference
Feeling overwhelmed?
Free help is available in Blanco County.
Not sure if you need probate?
Many estates can avoid probate entirely. Assets with beneficiary designations, joint accounts, and trust assets may pass automatically without court involvement.
First: Get Death Certificates
Required for everythingBlanco County Clerk
Cost:$22/copy
Get:10 copies
Secure the Property
- Lock the residence and secure valuable items
- Forward mail to a responsible family member
- Make a list of what you find (don't throw anything away yet)
Locate Important Documents
Will or trust documents
Property deeds
Bank/investment statements
Insurance policies
Vehicle titles
Tax returns (last 3 years)