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| Court Name | Jim Wells County Courthouse |
| Court Address |
200 N. Almond St, Ste. 103 Alice, Texas 78332 |
| Contact Info | Phone +1-361-668-5702 Fax +1-361-661-1372 Email - |
| Court Website | https://www.co.jim-wells.tx.us |
| Local Rules | General Standing Orders regarding COVID-19 |
| Court Forms | Application for a Certified Copy of Birth/Death Record, Application for a Certified Copy of Military Discharge Form DD-214, Application for a Certified Copy of Marriage License, Jim Wells County Clerk Filing Fee Schedule |
| Court Fees | Probate filing costs in Jim Wells County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Summary of Services | In Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County runs through a Texas statutory Probate Court, a County Court at Law, or a Constitutional County Court depending on the county. Probate matters for Jim Wells County are handled by Jim Wells County Courthouse in Alice. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Jim Wells County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information | If an estate in Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells 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. |
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