Probate Court Costs & Fees

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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)

• 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)