Hays County Probate Guide
Hays County · Updated January 2026
(512) 393-7730County Clerk
Family Guide
Professional Reference
Filing & Fees
Complete Fee Schedule
Source ↗Probate Filing Fees
Specific fee amounts are not available for this county. Hays County Clerk Probate and Guardian Fee Schedule available on Courts Division page. Contact (512) 393-7738 for current fee information. 2025 Sheriff & Constable Fees available for service fees.
Document Fees
Certified Copy (per page)
$1
Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card
Hays County Clerk Probate and Guardian Fee Schedule available on Courts Division page. Contact (512) 393-7738 for current fee information. 2025 Sheriff & Constable Fees available for service fees.
Required Documents
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
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
Guardian training requirements vary by county. Contact local court for approved providers.
Court Rules & Orders
Local Rules
- Hays County does NOT have a Statutory Probate Court - probate handled by County Courts at Law
- Three County Courts at Law (Judges Brown, Johnson, O'Brien) handle probate matters
- E-filing mandatory for attorneys since January 1, 2014
- Self-represented parties may file in person or by mail
- Courts Division processes Wills for safekeeping and court-ordered delayed births
- Online case search available at public.co.hays.tx.us