| Court Name |
Deaf Smith County District Court |
Court Address
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235 E 3rd St, RM 304 Hereford, Texas 79045
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-806-364-3901 Fax +1-806-363-7007 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.deaf-smith.tx.us/page/deafsmith.District.Clerk |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Fees for Deaf Smith County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch. |
| Summary of Services |
Serving as a personal representative for an estate in Deaf Smith County typically requires a bond in Texas unless waived. The amount is set to the estate personal property plus expected income. |
| Court History |
Depending on county size, Texas probate is handled by a statutory Probate Court or a county court, administering estates for Deaf Smith County. Deaf Smith County District Court, located in Hereford, handles probate administration for Deaf Smith County. Case information for Deaf Smith County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Deaf Smith County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Texas and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |