| Court Name |
Kaufman County Court at Law 2 |
Court Address
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1902 E. US Highway 175 Kaufman, Texas 75142
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-469-376-4100 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.kaufmancounty.net/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.kaufmancounty.net/618/Probate-and-Guardianship |
| Court Forms |
https://www.kaufmancounty.net/618/Probate-and-Guardianship |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Kaufman 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 |
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
In Kaufman 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 Kaufman County runs through a Texas statutory Probate Court, a County Court at Law, or a Constitutional County Court depending on the county. Kaufman County Court at Law 2, located in Kaufman, handles probate administration for Kaufman County. Case information for Kaufman County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Kaufman 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. |