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Williamson County Probate Guide

Williamson 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. Will deposit fee is $5 (requires proof of Williamson County residency, sealed envelope with testator information). Additional letters testamentary cost $2 each. Download Civil/Probate Consolidated Fees PDF from County Clerk website for complete fee schedule.

Document Fees

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

Will deposit fee is $5 (requires proof of Williamson County residency, sealed envelope with testator information). Additional letters testamentary cost $2 each. Download Civil/Probate Consolidated Fees PDF from County Clerk website for complete fee schedule.

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

  • Williamson County does NOT have a Statutory Probate Court - probate handled by County Court at Law No. 4
  • ALL probate matters MUST be set for hearing - no uncontested docket available
  • E-filing mandatory by Supreme Court of Texas order
  • Texas law restricts self-representation in probate (except when representing solely your own interests)
  • Contact Court Administrator Camille Pacheco to schedule probate hearings
  • Current photo ID required with any document to be recorded (per HB1195)
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