| Court Name |
Jeff Davis County Courthouse |
Court Address
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100 Court Ave Fort Davis, Texas 79734
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-432-426-3251 Fax +1-432-426-3760 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.jeffdaviscounty.texas.gov/page/jeffdavis.County.Clerk |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Jeff Davis 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 |
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| Summary of Services |
In Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County runs through a Texas statutory Probate Court, a County Court at Law, or a Constitutional County Court depending on the county. Jeff Davis County Courthouse, located in Fort Davis, handles probate administration for Jeff Davis County. Case information for Jeff Davis County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Jeff Davis 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. |