Young County Probate Guide
Young County · Updated January 2026
Filing & Fees
Complete Fee Schedule
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Petition for Probate Standard probate filing fee | $300 |
Accepted Payment: Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card
Note: Filing fees: $25 for the first page and $4 for each page or part of a page thereafter. No out-of-state checks accepted. Payment must accompany the document in the form of an in-state check or money order, include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of documents.
Document Fees
Filing fees: $25 for the first page and $4 for each page or part of a page thereafter. No out-of-state checks accepted. Payment must accompany the document in the form of an in-state check or money order, include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of documents.
Required Documents
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Source ↗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
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
Court Rules & Orders
Local Rules
- E-filing is mandatory for attorneys as of January 1, 2014
- Self-represented parties may file in person or by mail
- All probate filings must include a cover sheet
- No out-of-state checks accepted
- Include self-addressed stamped envelope for return of documents