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Johnson County Probate Guide

Johnson County · Updated January 2026

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Filing & Fees

Complete Fee Schedule

Probate Filing Fees

Specific fee amounts are not available for this county. Service by certified mail is $85.00. Contact Probate/Guardianship at ext. 1316 or (817) 556-6323 for current fee schedule.

Document Fees

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

Service by certified mail is $85.00. Contact Probate/Guardianship at ext. 1316 or (817) 556-6323 for current fee schedule.

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

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eFileTexasCase SearchProbate Forms
Filing Methods: in person, mail, e file

Timelines & Proceedings

Deadlines & Creditor Claims

Key Deadlines

Will Deposit
3 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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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

  • Johnson County does NOT have a Statutory Probate Court - probate handled by County Courts at Law
  • Cases assigned to CCL No. 1 or CCL No. 2 on rotating basis
  • E-filing mandatory for attorneys since January 1, 2014
  • Original wills must be filed within 3 days of e-filing Application for Probate
  • Self-represented parties may file in person or by mail
  • Application, contest, and all subsequent instruments prepared by party or their attorney(s)
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