Magnolia is a small town located in Montgomery County and northwest of Houston. When a loved one passes away, the probate process must be done in the county in which the decedent resided. Our team of probate attorneys in Magnolia are committed to handling cases and guide clients through the intricacies of the Montgomery County Probate Court system.
Since the probate process is done in the county in which the decedent resided, cases in Magnolia are done through Montgomery County.
Unlike neighboring Harris County, Montgomery County does not have any statutory probate courts. Uncontested probate dockets are every Thursday afternoon in Montgomery County Court at Law 2 as follows:
Contested probate matters are by appointment but typically on Thursday afternoons. The information for County Court at Law 2 can be found below.
The judges for all Montgomery County courts have agreed to the Montgomery County local court rules, but each judge has their own manner of hearing cases and operating their court. What works in one court in Texas may very well not work in another court in Montgomery County.
What this then ultimately highlights, is the importance of consulting the local rules and procedures for each court. This is also the reason many individuals opt to hire a probate attorney who regularly handles cases in the Montgomery County Court at Law 2.
In Montgomery County, you can check the status of all filings by visiting this webpage.
Then if you have questions about filings that are not accessible through the search tool, the County Clerk can be reached in several ways. The County Clerk can be reached via phone at (936)539-7885.
Alternatively, the Montgomery County Clerk’s Office can be reached in person or via mail:
Montgomery County generally does not provide probate forms to the public.
The clerk’s office will typically refer users to the Montgomery County Law Library for this.
Local Expertise: With a focus on probate and assisting clients, Our probate attorneys in Magnolia understand local peculiarities and leverage our established network to expedite the probate process.
Vast Experience: Our attorneys bring years of dedicated experience in navigating Montgomery 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.
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Our Magnolia 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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