| Court Name |
Walker County Probate Court |
Court Address
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1100 University Ave. Huntsville, Texas 77340
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-936-436-4900 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.walker.tx.us/ |
| Local Rules |
Texas Estate Code Book for Rules of Filing |
| Court Forms |
Small Estate Forms and Instructions - TexasLawHelp.org |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Walker 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 |
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Texas generally requires a personal representative serving an estate in Walker County to post a bond unless the will waives it or the estate is administered independently with bond waived. The bond reflects the value of the estate personal property plus expected income. |
| Court History |
In Texas, probate is handled by statutory Probate Courts in large counties and by County Courts at Law or Constitutional County Courts in others. Estate matters for Walker County are filed accordingly. Walker County Probate Court, located in Huntsville, handles probate administration for Walker County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Walker County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Walker 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. |