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Shelby County, Texas Probate Court

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Court Name Shelby County Courthouse
Court Address
200 Augustine St.
Center, Texas 75935
Contact Info Phone +1-936-598-6361     Fax +1-936-598-3701
Email -
Court Website https://www.co.shelby.tx.us/page/shelby.County.Clerk
Local Rules -
Court Forms -
Court Fees Filing fees for Shelby 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 -
Summary of Services Serving as a personal representative for an estate in Shelby County typically requires a bond in Texas unless waived. The amount is set to the estate personal property plus expected income.
Court History Depending on county size, Texas probate is handled by a statutory Probate Court or a county court, administering estates for Shelby County. Probate matters for Shelby County are handled by Shelby County Courthouse in Center. Case information for Shelby County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
Additional Information When a Shelby 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.

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