| Court Name |
Madison County Courthouse |
Court Address
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101 W Main St Madisonville, Texas 77864
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-936-241-6200 Fax +1-936-241-6211 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.madison.tx.us/page/madison.county.clerk |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Madison 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 8:00am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 4:30pm; Closed on all County Holidays |
| Summary of Services |
Texas law calls for a representative in Madison County to be bonded in most cases, though a will or independent administration can waive it. The amount reflects the personal property value plus expected income. |
| Court History |
Texas uses statutory Probate Courts in its largest counties and county courts elsewhere. The court serving Madison County hears probate matters. In Madisonville, Madison County Courthouse serves Madison County for estate and probate administration. Case information for Madison County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Madison 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. |