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 Brazos 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.
Brazos County Probate Court Guide
Brazos County probate court information · Updated January 2026
Filing & Fees
Complete Fee Schedule
Probate Filing Fees
Specific fee amounts are not available for this county. Filing fee of $360 for opening new probate case (Letters Testamentary, Muniment of Title, Administration, or Guardianship). $500 attorney ad litem retainer required for each Guardianship or Application to Determine Heirship case. Contact probate department at (979) 361-4126 for complete fee schedule.
Document Fees
Filing fee of $360 for opening new probate case (Letters Testamentary, Muniment of Title, Administration, or Guardianship). $500 attorney ad litem retainer required for each Guardianship or Application to Determine Heirship case. Contact probate department at (979) 361-4126 for complete fee schedule.
Required Documents
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Source ↗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
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
Court Rules & Orders
Local Rules
- Brazos County does NOT have a Statutory Probate Court - probate handled by County Courts at Law
- County Court at Law No. 1 (Judge Amanda Matzke) and County Court at Law No. 2 (Judge Roy Brantley) handle probate
- E-filing mandatory for attorneys since January 1, 2014
- Self-represented parties may file in person or by mail
- $500 ad litem retainer required for guardianship and heirship applications
- Effective December 4, 2025: Valid ID required for all in-person document filings (per Senate Bill 16)
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Information current as of January 11, 2026
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Texas can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.