| Court Name |
El Paso County Probate Court No. 1 |
Court Address
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500 E. San Antonio, Suite 1201 El Paso, Texas 79901
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-915-546-2161 Fax +1-915-875-8527 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.epcounty.com/courts/probate1.htm |
| Local Rules |
https://www.epcounty.com/courts/probate1.htm |
| Court Forms |
https://www.epcounty.com/courts/probate1.htm |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for El Paso County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Summary of Services |
Texas law calls for a representative in El Paso County to be bonded in most cases, though a will or independent administration can waive it. The amount reflects the personal property value plus expected income. |
| Court History |
Texas uses statutory Probate Courts in its largest counties and county courts elsewhere. The court serving El Paso County hears probate matters. El Paso County Probate Court No. 1, located in El Paso, handles probate administration for El Paso County. Case information for El Paso County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some El Paso County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Texas, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |