| Court Name |
Harris County Probate Court |
Court Address
|
201 Caroline St. Houston, Texas 77002
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-832-927-1401 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://probate.harriscountytx.gov/ |
| Local Rules |
https://probate.harriscountytx.gov/Home/Local-Rules-Jurisdiction |
| Court Forms |
https://probate.harriscountytx.gov/Home/Helpful-Guidelines |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Harris 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 |
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| Summary of Services |
Serving as a personal representative for an estate in Harris 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 Harris County. Probate matters for Harris County are handled by Harris County Probate Court in Houston. Case information for Harris County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Harris 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. |