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 Harris 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.
Harris County Probate Court Guide
Harris County probate court information · Updated January 2026
Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Petition for Probate Standard probate filing fee | $360 |
Accepted Payment: Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card
Note: Filing fee for new estate cases (probate, administration, guardianship) is $360. Credit cards accepted (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express). No internet payment processing available.
Document Fees
Filing fee for new estate cases (probate, administration, guardianship) is $360. Credit cards accepted (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express). No internet payment processing available.
Required Documents
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Source ↗Records portal
Use this county-linked source to check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.
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 ↗Recording Fees
- First Page
- $Based on page count
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
- E-filing mandatory for attorneys since January 1, 2014
- E-filing optional for self-represented (pro se) parties
- After-hours drop box available on building exterior
- Online docket scheduling available for Courts No. 2, 3, and 5
- Pro Se Applicants Policy available on court website
- Standards for Attorney Fees guidance available