Webb County Probate Guide
Webb County · Updated January 2026
(956) 523-4266County Clerk
Family Guide
Professional Reference
Filing & Fees
Complete Fee Schedule
Source ↗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
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
- 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