Travis County Probate Guide
Travis County · Updated January 2026
(512) 854-5958County Clerk
Family Guide
Professional Reference
Filing & Fees
Complete Fee Schedule
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Petition for Probate Standard probate filing fee | $360 |
Small Estate Affidavit For estates under threshold (no court filing needed) | $360 |
Accepted Payment: Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card
Note: Primary filing fee for most probate applications is $360. Lost will applications require additional $525 deposit. New Sheriff and Constable fees effective January 1, 2025.
Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card
Primary filing fee for most probate applications is $360. Lost will applications require additional $525 deposit. New Sheriff and Constable fees effective January 1, 2025.
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
- E-filing mandatory through approved service providers via eFileTexas.gov
- Filing Instructions for Probate and Guardianship available on court website
- Administrative orders and local rules available online
- Attorney fee standards provided by the courts
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