Collin County Probate Guide
Collin County · Updated January 2026
Filing & Fees
Complete Fee Schedule
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Petition for Probate Standard probate filing fee | $360 |
Accepted Payment: Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card
Note: Base filing fee is $360. With citation ($8) and service by posting ($20), total is typically $388. For determinations of heirship, add $65 service by publication and another $8 citation for total of $461. Ad litem deposit is $600.
Document Fees
Base filing fee is $360. With citation ($8) and service by posting ($20), total is typically $388. For determinations of heirship, add $65 service by publication and another $8 citation for total of $461. Ad litem deposit is $600.
Required Documents
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Source ↗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
Source ↗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
Court Rules & Orders
Local Rules
- E-filing mandatory for attorneys
- Original wills must be filed within 3 days of e-filing application
- Hearing cannot be scheduled until original will is received
- Uncontested probate and guardianship hearings often conducted via Zoom
- JBCC registration required for guardianships since June 1, 2018
- Chapter 81 of Texas Government Code requires attorney representation for executors/administrators