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Ector County Probate Statistics

Use this county view to check filing-fee patterns, e-filing access, and timing signals before you rely on a probate cost estimate or start preparing a petition.

Data quality: High

What This County Snapshot Covers

This page is meant to answer the fast operational questions first: what the county charges to open common probate proceedings, whether e-filing is available, how long creditor claims may run, and where to verify the court record.

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Fee Rows Captured

Yes

E-Filing Available

4 mo

Creditor Claim Period

High

Data Quality

Official Sources to Verify

Court Forms or Filing Portal

Review the county or court forms page tied to this probate workflow.

Case Search

Use the county case-search tool when you need live docket or estate-case status information. Search results may not include every probate record.

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Probate Court Website

Go straight to the Probate Court website for clerk notices and local instructions.

Filing Fee Schedule

Probate With Posting$468
Probate Transfer No Posting$360
Small Estate Affidavit$360
Temporary Guardianship$468
Mental Health$518
Chemical Dependent$518
Contest$120
Adverse Probate Action$120
Inventory After 90 Days$25
Probate Search Fee$5
Service Certified Mail$100
Citation By Posting$100
Citation By Publication$100
Certified Copy (per page)$1
Abstract Of Judgment$8

Filing Options

in person
mail
e file

E-filing portal: eFileTexas (Required for attorneys)

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period4 months

Probate Court Information

Ector County Courts at Law

Ector County Courthouse, 300 N Grant Ave, Odessa, TX 79761

Phone: (432) 498-4130

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Probate Court Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Ector County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
Not necessarily. Filing fees are only one part of probate cost. Publication charges, certified copies, appraisal expenses, attorney fees, and other estate-administration costs may still apply.
What does e-filing status mean for Ector County probate cases?
E-filing status tells you whether the county accepts online filing and, when available in the dataset, whether attorneys are required to use it. That still does not replace checking the current clerk instructions before filing.
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Some counties publish fees in fragmented schedules, update procedures without a clean machine-readable source, or handle certain deadlines in local instructions rather than a simple statewide field. Use the county reference page and Probate Court website to verify anything missing.

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.