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Dallas County Probate Guide

Dallas County · Updated January 2026

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Filing & Fees

Complete Fee Schedule

Probate Filing Fees

Filing TypeFee
Petition for Probate
Standard probate filing fee
$360

Accepted Payment: Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card

Note: Base filing fee for new probate applications is $360. Optional service fees (posted notice, etc.) must be selected separately. Attorney ad litem deposit is $500 cash bond payable by check to Dallas County Clerk.

Document Fees

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

Base filing fee for new probate applications is $360. Optional service fees (posted notice, etc.) must be selected separately. Attorney ad litem deposit is $500 cash bond payable by check to Dallas County Clerk.

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 ↗
eFileTexasCase SearchProbate Forms
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

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Recording Fees

First Page
$Based on page count

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

  • E-filing mandatory for all filings through eFileTexas.gov
  • Contact specific court's Docket Coordinator to schedule hearings
  • Civil Case Information Sheet not required but can be filed as lead document
  • Pro Se (self-represented) litigant policy available
  • Documents can be reviewed at 509 Main St., 2nd Floor or online via Courts Portal
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