| Court Name |
Palo Pinto County Courthouse |
Court Address
|
520 Oak St Palo Pinto, Texas 76484
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-940-659-1277 Fax +1-844-769-4976 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.palo-pinto.tx.us/ |
| Local Rules |
Available through the county clerk's office. |
| Court Forms |
Available via the county clerk's website. |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Palo Pinto 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 |
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday) |
| Summary of Services |
In Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto County runs through a Texas statutory Probate Court, a County Court at Law, or a Constitutional County Court depending on the county. Palo Pinto County Courthouse, located in Palo Pinto, handles probate administration for Palo Pinto County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Palo Pinto County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Palo Pinto 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. |