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Webb County Probate Guide

Webb County · Updated January 2026

(956) 523-4266County Clerk
Family Guide
Professional Reference

Filing & Fees

Complete Fee Schedule

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Probate Filing Fees

Specific fee amounts are not available for this county. Court and Public Records fee schedules available online. Contact County Clerk at (956) 523-4266 for current probate filing fees.

Document Fees

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

Court and Public Records fee schedules available online. Contact County Clerk at (956) 523-4266 for current probate filing fees.

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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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

  • Webb County does NOT have a Statutory Probate Court - probate handled by County Court at Law II
  • E-filing mandatory per Texas Supreme Court order
  • County Court at Law II is Texas's first county court designated Judicial Center of Excellence (2019)
  • County Court at Law II audited at 100% compliance for guardianship cases
  • HB 4350 (2025) allows redaction of personal identifying information from property records upon written request