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)