McLennan County Probate Guide
McLennan County · Updated January 2026
(254) 757-5078County Clerk
Family Guide
Professional Reference
Filing & Fees
Complete Fee Schedule
Probate Filing Fees
Specific fee amounts are not available for this county. Contact County Clerk Probate Section at (254) 757-5186 for current fee schedule. See Probate Court Services FAQ for fee structures.
Document Fees
Certified Copy (per page)
$1
Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card
Contact County Clerk Probate Section at (254) 757-5186 for current fee schedule. See Probate Court Services FAQ for fee structures.
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
- McLennan County does NOT have a Statutory Probate Court - probate handled by Constitutional County Court
- Probate and guardianship hearings held on Wednesdays
- Probate Coordinator: Karan Rowe
- E-filing mandatory for attorneys since January 1, 2014
- Self-represented parties may file in person or by mail
- Three County Courts at Law handle civil and criminal matters (not probate)