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Lake Jackson Probate

Lake Jackson is a small city located south of Houston and in Brazoria County. In the State of Texas, it is critical that the probate process is done in the county in which the decedent resided in. For cases in Lake Jackson, this would be in Brazoria County. Our team of probate attorneys in Lake Jackson are committed to handling cases and guide clients through the intricacies of the Brazoria County Probate Court system.

Lake Jackson Probate Courts

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:

Brazoria County Clerk

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:

  • Brazoria County Clerk
    • Joyce Hudman, County Clerk
    • 111 E. Locust, Suite 200, Angleton, Texas 77515
    • (979) 864-1355

Brazoria County Probate Forms

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.

Why Choose Us?

Local Expertise: With a focus on probate and assisting clients, our probate attorneys in Lake Jackson understand local peculiarities and leverage our established network to expedite the probate process.

Vast Experience: Our attorneys bring years of dedicated experience in navigating Brazoria County’s probate system.

Client-Centered Approach: We recognize the emotional stress often associated with estate administration. Our objective is to alleviate this stress by providing you with top-notch legal support.

Contact us today to arrange a consultation and make the probate process simpler for you.

Our Lake Jackson 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.

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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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