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Smith 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

Filing Fee Schedule

Will Safekeeping$5
Certified Copy (per page)$1
Certification Fee$5

Filing Options

in person
mail
e file

E-filing portal: eFileTexas (Required for attorneys)

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period4 months

Probate Court Information

Smith County Court at Law No. 3

Smith County Courthouse Annex, 200 E. Ferguson Street, Suite 100, Tyler, TX 75702

Phone: (903) 590-4670

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Probate Court Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Smith 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 Smith 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. "Not verified" means the county dataset does not record filing methods either way. In every case, check 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

Settled Estate is not a law firm, and 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.