Texas Probate Forms
Common probate forms used during estate settlement in Texas. Each page explains what the form is for, where to download the official version, and how to file it.
Informational only — not legal advice. Always confirm the current form with your local probate court.
Affidavit of HeirshipForm 53-111-AVerified PDFEstablishes the identity of heirs for a decedent's estate when there is no probated will or as a supplement to probate proceedings.Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor VehicleForm VTR-262Verified PDFAllows heirs to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle when no probate administration is necessary or has been filed.
Find your county’s version
The forms above are the statewide versions. Many clerks ask that filings use their own local version instead, so check your county first. These Texas counties publish their own.
- Angelina County2
- Bastrop County5
- Bell County1
- Bexar County2
- Bowie County1
- Brazos County1
- Brewster County1
- Burleson County2
- Calhoun County4
- Callahan County1
- Cameron County3
- Collin County1
- Cooke County1
- Coryell County2
- Dallas County4
- Denton County3
- Ector County2
- El Paso County2
- Ellis County3
- Erath County1
- Fort Bend County2
- Freestone County1
- Gillespie County1
- Grayson County2
- Guadalupe County2
- Harris County9
- Hays County3
- Hidalgo County1
- Hill County3
- Houston County2
- Jefferson County2
- Johnson County2
- Karnes County2
- Kaufman County1
- Kerr County4
- Liberty County2
- Lubbock County5
- Marion County1
- Montgomery County2
- Moore County1
- Orange County1
- Palo Pinto County1
- Parker County1
- Potter County2
- Red River County1
- Robertson County8
- Scurry County1
- Smith County1
- Starr County1
- Tarrant County6
- Travis County6
- Tyler County4
- Val Verde County1
- Williamson County5
Probate in Texas
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