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Probate Court Costs and Fees

Probate Court Costs and Fees

Each county charges different probate court costs and fees, and they can vary widely from county to county.

And fees change periodically. This page should give you an idea of what the court costs and fees are generally for probate cases in Harris County.

Cases With a Will (Testate)

  • Probate of a Will – associated court filing fees – $298.00
  • Notice to Creditors – $64.00
  • Citation Issued and Served by Others – each issuance – $8.00
  • Letters of Testamentary – each issuance – $2.00
  • Real estate filings – $15.00+ (depending on number of pages)

Cases Without a Will (Intestate)

  • Heirship and Administration – associated court filing fee – $377.00
  • Public Notices, Proof of Heirship – $150.00
  • Notice to Creditors – $64.00
  • Attorney Ad Litem – $500-1,000
  • Citation Issued and Served by Others – each issuance – $8.00
  • Letters of Administration – each issuance – $2.00
  • Real estate filings – $15.00+ (depending on number of pages)

Ancillary Probates

  • Probate of a Foreign Will – associated court filing fee – $219.00
  • Real estate filings – $15.00+ (depending on number of pages)

Small Estate Fees

  • Small Estate – associated court filing fee – $202.00
  • Real estate filings – $15.00+ (depending on number of pages)

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

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

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

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

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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Fees change periodically. This page should give you an idea of what the court costs and fees are generally for probate cases in Harris County.

Cases With a Will (Testate)

Cases Without a Will (Intestate)

  • Heirship and Administration – associated court filing fee – $377.00
  • Public Notices, Proof of Heirship – $150.00
  • Notice to Creditors – $64.00
  • Attorney Ad Litem – $500-1,000
  • Citation Issued and Served by Others – each issuance – $8.00
  • Letters of Administration – each issuance – $2.00
  • Real estate filings – $15.00+ (depending on number of pages)

Ancillary Probates

  • Probate of a Foreign Will – associated court filing fee – $219.00
  • Real estate filings – $15.00+ (depending on number of pages)

Small Estate Fees

  • Small Estate – associated court filing fee – $202.00
  • Real estate filings – $15.00+ (depending on number of pages)