Houston County, Texas Probate Court

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Court Name	Harris County Probate Court No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Court Address	201 Caroline St. 6th Floor / 1115 Congress St, 5th Floor Houston, Texas 77002
Contact Info	Phone 832-927-1401 / 832-927-1402 / 832-927-1403 / 832-927-1404 / 832-927-1405 Fax - Email -
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	Probate filing costs in Houston County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above.
Hours Open	-
Summary of Services	Serving as a personal representative for an estate in Houston 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 Houston County. Probate matters for Houston County are handled by Harris County Probate Court No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in Houston. Case information for Houston County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
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