| Court Name |
Rockwall County Clerk |
Court Address
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1111 E Yellowjacket Ln, Suite 100 Rockwall, Texas 75087
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-972-204-6300 Fax +1-972-204-6309 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.rockwallcountytexas.com/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.rockwallcountytexas.com/657/Civil-Guardianship-Probate-Filings |
| Court Forms |
https://www.rockwallcountytexas.com/657/Civil-Guardianship-Probate-Filings |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Rockwall 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 thru Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (final transactions should be completed by 4 pm) |
| Summary of Services |
Under Texas probate law, a representative in Rockwall County is ordinarily bonded unless the will waives it or independent administration applies. The bond reflects personal property value plus anticipated income. |
| Court History |
Texas handles probate through statutory Probate Courts in its largest counties and through County Courts at Law or Constitutional County Courts elsewhere, serving Rockwall County. Rockwall County Clerk, located in Rockwall, handles probate administration for Rockwall County. Case information for Rockwall County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Rockwall 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. |