| Court Name |
County Court at Law 1 |
Court Address
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109 S Jackson Waxahachie, Texas 75165
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-972-825-5000 Fax +1-972-825-5010 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/843/Probate-Division |
| Local Rules |
https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/843/Probate-Division |
| Court Forms |
https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/843/Probate-Division |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Ellis 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 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday |
| Summary of Services |
Serving as a personal representative for an estate in Ellis 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 Ellis County. In Waxahachie, County Court at Law 1 serves Ellis County for estate and probate administration. Case information for Ellis County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Ellis 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. |