| Court Name |
La Salle County Court |
Court Address
|
101 Courthouse Square Cotulla, Texas 78014
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-830-483-5120 Fax - Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.la-salle.tx.us/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.co.la-salle.tx.us/index.php |
| Court Forms |
https://www.co.la-salle.tx.us/index.php |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for La Salle 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, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In La Salle 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 La Salle 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 La Salle County are handled by La Salle County Court in Cotulla. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for La Salle County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a La Salle 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. |