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Use This County Probate Reference Before You File

This page is built for the detailed county-level checks that generic probate guides usually miss: local filing fees, clerk contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Armstrong County.

Local Fee Schedule

Review county-specific probate filing charges before you estimate total case cost.

Court Rules and Orders

Check the local rules, judge procedures, and administrative orders that can change how a case moves.

Clerk and Filing Logistics

Confirm where to file, whether e-filing is allowed, and how hearings or notices are handled locally.

Armstrong County Probate Court Guide

Armstrong County probate court information · Updated March 2026

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Filing & Fees

Fee Schedule Signals

Probate Filing Fees

Filing TypeFee
Petition for Probate
Standard probate filing fee
$300

Accepted Payment: Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card

Note: Filing fees typically $300-$400 for probate petitions. Exact fees vary by county and case type. Contact the county clerk for current fee schedule.

Document Fees

Certified Copy (per page)
$1
Certification (per document)
$5
Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card

Filing fees typically $300-$400 for probate petitions. Exact fees vary by county and case type. Contact the county clerk for current fee schedule.

Required Documents

  • Certified Death Certificate

    Order 10-15 certified copies from Texas DSHS Vital Statistics

  • Original Will

    Original will if one exists

  • Application to Probate Will

    County-specific form

  • Oath of Executor/Administrator

    Must be signed and notarized

E-Filing & Filing Methods

Source ↗
eFileTexasCase SearchProbate Forms

Records portal

Use this county-linked source to check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.

Open portal Source page
Source foundSearchable, completeness not guaranteedMay require account or payment

The Armstrong County & District Clerk page identifies the Clerk office, says the office is live on e-File Texas, and states that the Clerk has no duty to search public records. iDocket's available-courts list includes Armstrong County Clerk, and the iDocket judicial case search page requires user sign-in or subscription. iDocket states its information is collected from courts, counties, and/or clerks but that it operates independently and does not guarantee accuracy, timeliness, or completeness; contact the Armstrong County & District Clerk for official records and verification.

Filing Methods: in person, mail, e file

Timelines & Proceedings

Deadlines & Creditor Claims

Key Deadlines

Will Deposit
0 days
Creditor Claims
4 months
Known Creditor Notice
60 days

Creditor Claims

Period Starts
first publication of notice to creditors
Statute
Texas Estates Code Chapter 308

Publication Requirements

Notice to Creditors

Duration
Once
Statute
Texas Estates Code § 308.051

Must publish in newspaper of general circulation in county. Newspaper varies by county.

Notice of Petition/Administration

  • Beneficiaries
  • Known creditors
  • Surviving spouse

Related Proceedings

Property Recording

Source ↗

Guardianship

Texas guardianship is governed by the Texas Estates Code and requires court approval.

guardian of person

Guardian responsible for the physical well-being and care of the ward

guardian of estate

Guardian responsible for managing the ward's property and finances

Guardian Training

Guardian training requirements vary by county. Contact local court for approved providers.

Court Rules & Orders

Local Rules

  • E-filing is mandatory for attorneys as of January 1, 2014
  • Self-represented parties may file in person or by mail
  • All probate filings must include a cover sheet