| Court Name |
Leon County Constitutional Probate Court |
Court Address
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130 E. St. Mary Centerville, Texas 75833
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-903-536-2331 Fax +1-903-536-7044 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.leon.tx.us/page/leon.ProbateCourt |
| Local Rules |
Effective October 23, 2014, individuals filing probate matters must be represented by a licensed Texas attorney. |
| Court Forms |
For available court forms, please visit the official court website. |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Leon County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Serving as a personal representative for an estate in Leon 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 Leon County. Leon County Constitutional Probate Court, located in Centerville, handles probate administration for Leon County. Case information for Leon County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Leon County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Texas and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |