| Court Name |
Montague County Courthouse |
Court Address
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11339 State Hwy 59 N Montague, Texas 76251
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-940-894-2461 Fax +1-940-894-6601 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.montague.tx.us/page/montague.county.clerk |
| Local Rules |
For information on local rules regarding probate, visit the court's website. |
| Court Forms |
Visit the court's forms section for available forms. |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Montague County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:45 PM (Closed from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for lunch) |
| Summary of Services |
In Montague 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 Montague 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 Montague County are handled by Montague County Courthouse in Montague. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Montague County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Montague 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 Montague 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. |