| Court Name |
Erath County Probate Court |
Court Address
|
222 E. College St Stephenville, Texas 76401
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-254-965-1428 Fax +1-254-434-2768 Email Email Probate Records
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.erath.tx.us/362/Probate-Information |
| Local Rules |
https://www.co.erath.tx.us/362/Probate-Information |
| Court Forms |
https://www.co.erath.tx.us/362/Probate-Information |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Erath County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Not specified |
| Summary of Services |
Serving as a personal representative for an estate in Erath 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 Erath County. Erath County Probate Court, located in Stephenville, handles probate administration for Erath County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Erath County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Erath County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Erath County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Texas, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |