Brazoria County is one of the larger counties that make up the Houston area. According to the US Census Bureau, almost 13% of the population is over the age of 65. Compared to neighboring Harris County this is 40% more individuals, by percentage, over the age of 65.
This may sound unimportant, but there is a chance that this is the reason you found this web page in the first place. Unfortunately, with an older demographic comes more death, and with more death comes more probate cases.
While Texas probate laws are largely uniform throughout the state, since each probate process is carried out in its respective county, it is important that you understand the differences in the probate process for each county.
Our probate attorneys in Brazoria County are ready to handle the probate process and are here to help you.
Brazoria County is not one of the Texas counties that have at least one statutory probate court. Statutory probate courts hear exclusively probate and guardianship cases and cases related to probates and guardianships. Probate cases are handled by the County Courts at Law in Brazoria County–and there are four such courts in the county.
The information for the Brazoria County Courts at Law can be found below:
In Brazoria County, you can check the status of probate records by visiting this webpage.
If you have any questions about filings that are not accessible through the search tool, the County Clerk can be reached via phone by calling (979) 864-1059.
The information to visit the Brazoria County Clerk in person, can be found below:
General forms are available to the public in Brazoria County. You can find these forms on the Brazoria County website.
With that said, there are some probate forms that can not be found on the Brazoria County Clerk’s website. Referring to the County Clerk’s Office is the quickest way to find any forms not listed online. Additionally, you can find paper forms at County Clerk’s Office in person.
We are probate attorneys with several decades of experience and we frequently represent clients with sensitive probate matters in Brazoria County. We know the Brazoria County Courts, the Brazoria County Clerk’s Office, and the Brazoria County probate rules.
Do you need help with a probate matter in Brazoria County or the surrounding communities?
Our Brazoria County Probate Attorneys provide a full range of probate services to our clients, including helping with probate administrations. Affordable rates, fixed fees, and payment plans are available. We provide step-by-step instructions, guidance, checklists, and more for completing the probate process. We have years of combined experience we can use to support and guide you with probate and estate matters.
Disclaimer: The content of this website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice and should not be acted upon without consulting a qualified probate attorney.
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