With the largest population in the State of Texas, the City of Houston has many probate cases everyday. Our team of probate attorneys in Houston are committed to handling cases and guide clients through the intricacies of the Harris County Probate Court system.
Since the probate process will take place in the county that the decedent resided, Houston probate cases will be held within the Harris County Probate Courts.
Houston probates will be within one of four statutory probate courts:
The judges for all four probate courts have agreed to the Harris County Local Court Rules, but each judge has their own manner hearing cases and operating their court. What works in one court in Harris County may very well not work in another court in Harris County.
For filing information and probate records in Houston, please contact the Harris County Clerk. The Harris County Clerk maintains probate records.
The Harris County Clerk makes unofficial versions of the probate records available to the public for free on its website. The information for the Harris County Clerk can be found below:
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Our Houston 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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