| Court Name |
Shackelford County Courthouse |
Court Address
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225 S Main St Albany, Texas 76430
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-325-762-9400 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.shackelfordcounty.org/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Fees for Shackelford County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Mondays - Thursdays: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Fridays: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Under Texas probate law, a representative in Shackelford 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 Shackelford County. Shackelford County Courthouse, located in Albany, handles probate administration for Shackelford County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Shackelford County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Shackelford County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Texas and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |