Galveston County, Texas Probate Court

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Court Name	Galveston County Probate Court
Court Address	600 59th St, Suite 2305 Galveston, Texas 77551-4180
Contact Info	Phone +1-409-766-2251 Fax +1-409-765-3221 Email -
Court Website	https://www.galvestoncountytx.gov/our-county/probate-court
Local Rules	https://www.galvestoncountytx.gov/our-county/probate-court#sitebody
Court Forms	https://www.galvestoncountytx.gov/our-county/probate-court#sitebody
Court Fees	Filing fees for Galveston County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above.
Hours Open	-
Summary of Services	In Galveston County, a representative usually posts a bond under Texas law unless the will waives it or independent administration with waiver applies. The amount is based on personal property value plus anticipated income.
Court History	Probate for Galveston County runs through a Texas statutory Probate Court, a County Court at Law, or a Constitutional County Court depending on the county. Galveston County Probate Court, located in Galveston, handles probate administration for Galveston County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Galveston County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information	When a Galveston County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Texas, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started.

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