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Lubbock County Probate Guide

Lubbock County · Updated January 2026

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Filing & Fees

Complete Fee Schedule

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Probate Filing Fees

Specific fee amounts are not available for this county. Copies $1/page, certification $5 additional. Personal checks limited to $30 maximum and require driver's license copy. Credit card payments subject to $2.50 or 2.95% fee (whichever is greater). Contact (806) 775-1047 for copy cost verification.

Document Fees

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

Copies $1/page, certification $5 additional. Personal checks limited to $30 maximum and require driver's license copy. Credit card payments subject to $2.50 or 2.95% fee (whichever is greater). Contact (806) 775-1047 for copy cost verification.

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
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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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

  • Lubbock County does NOT have a Statutory Probate Court - probate handled by Constitutional County Court
  • E-filing mandatory for attorneys since January 1, 2014
  • Self-represented parties may file in person or by mail
  • Clerk's office does NOT provide probate searches and will not conduct searches over the phone
  • Personal checks limited to $30 maximum (require driver's license copy)
  • Online copy requests via LexisNexis portal (requests after 10 AM mail next business day)
  • District Courts hear contested matters in probate and guardianship cases
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