| Court Name |
County Probate Court |
Court Address
|
1 Courthouse Square Weatherford, Texas 76086
|
| Contact Info |
Phone +1-817-598-6148 Fax +1-817-598-6199 Email See website
|
| Court Website |
https://www.parkercountytx.gov/363/County-Probate-Court |
| Local Rules |
Probate Court Policies, Administrative Order Regarding Applications to Probate a Will More Than Four Years after the Testator's Death, Uniform Standing Order Regarding Pro Se Applicants |
| Court Forms |
Small Estate Affidavit, Small Estate Affidavit Checklist, Texas Descent and Distribution, Guardians Annual Report of the Person, Guardians Annual Report - Co-Guardians, Guardians Annual Accounting of Estate, List of Attorneys Ad Litem/Guardians Ad Litem |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Parker County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In Parker 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 Parker County runs through a Texas statutory Probate Court, a County Court at Law, or a Constitutional County Court depending on the county. County Probate Court, located in Weatherford, handles probate administration for Parker County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Parker County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Parker County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Texas, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |