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.
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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 HeirshipForm SS-111-A (Rev.4-073)Verified PDFEstablishes the identity and lineage of heirs to a deceased person's estate for probate purposes.Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor VehicleForm VTR-262Verified PDFAllows heirs to transfer title of a motor vehicle owned by a deceased person when no probate administration has occurred or is necessary.Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor VehicleForm VTR-262Verified PDFAllows heirs to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle from a deceased owner without probate when no administration is necessary.Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor VehicleForm VTR-262Verified PDFThis form allows heirs to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle when the recorded owner has died and no probate administration is necessary or has been completed.Affidavit of Notice to Beneficiaries per Texas Estates Code 308.004Verified PDFTo document that the personal representative has provided notice to beneficiaries as required by Texas Estates Code 308.004, or to explain inability to do so.Affidavit of Notice to Beneficiaries Per Texas Estates Code 308.004Verified PDFTo document that the personal representative has provided notice to beneficiaries as required by Texas Estates Code §308.004.Affidavit of Waiver of Notice and Citation – Probate of a Will More than Four Years after Decedent's DeathVerified PDFAn heir or beneficiary waives their right to notice and citation and waives objection to the probate of a will filed more than four years after the decedent's death.Affidavit of Waiver of Notice and Citation Probate of a Will More than Four Years after Decedent's DeathVerified PDFAn heir or beneficiary waives their right to notice and citation and consents to probate of a will filed more than four years after the decedent's death.Annual Account for the Period [of Guardianship of Incapacitated Person]Verified PDFGuardian of the Estate files an annual verified accounting with the probate court detailing all property, receipts, disbursements, and changes to the guardianship estate during the reporting period.Annual Account of Guardian of the EstateVerified PDFA guardian of an incapacitated person's estate files this form to report annually on all property received, claims paid, asset changes, receipts, and disbursements during the accounting period.Annual Accounting for the Period [___] Through [___]Verified PDFGuardian or administrator submits a verified accounting of estate property, receipts, and disbursements for a specified period to the court.Citation - Account for Final SettlementVerified PDFThis citation notifies all interested parties of a final settlement account filing and summons them to appear in court to contest the application if desired.Citation - Application for Appointment of Administrator and for Issuance of Letters of AdministrationVerified PDFThis citation notifies all interested persons of an application for appointment of an administrator and issuance of letters of administration for the estate of Francis Dickman, deceased.Citation - Application to Determine HeirshipVerified PDFThis is a court citation notifying interested parties of an application to determine the heirship of the deceased and scheduling a hearing before the County Court.Citation – Application to Determine HeirshipVerified PDFThis citation notifies interested parties of an application to determine heirship and summons them to appear in court to contest the application if desired.Citation and Sheriff's ReturnVerified PDFThis document cites all persons interested in an estate to appear before the probate court and provides proof of service by posting at the courthouse.Citation for Account for Final SettlementVerified PDFA court notice citing all interested parties to appear and contest the executor's account for final settlement of an estate.Citation to All Persons Interested in Estate (Application to Determine and Declare Heirship)Verified PDFThis citation notifies all interested parties of a heirship determination application and instructs them to appear in court or file a written response contesting the application.Citation to All Persons Interested in the Estate (Final Account of Temporary Administrator)Verified PDFThis citation notifies all interested parties of a final account filing by a temporary administrator and summons them to appear in court to contest or accept the application.Heirship Setting Request Form - REGULAR DOCKETVerified PDFTo request a hearing for determination of heirship (with or without administration) or to appoint a dependent administrator in Travis County Probate Court No. 1.Heirship Setting Request Form - REGULAR DOCKETVerified PDFTo request the scheduling of a hearing for determination of heirship or to appoint a dependent administrator in a probate matter.Order Authorizing Appointee FeesVerified PDFTo authorize and approve payment of fees and expenses for court-appointed representatives (attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, guardians, mediators, competency evaluators) in estate and guardianship proceedings.Order Authorizing Appointee FeesForm I-02-46Verified PDFThis form authorizes and documents the court's approval of fees and expenses for appointees (such as guardians ad litem, attorneys ad litem, guardians, mediators, or competency evaluators) in estate or guardianship proceedings.Order Authorizing Appointee FeesVerified PDFThis order authorizes and approves payment of fees and expenses to an appointee (such as an attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or other court-appointed professional) in an estate or guardianship case.Registry Account Deposit / Investment InformationVerified PDFTo collect beneficiary, guardian, and attorney information for depositing and managing funds held in a court registry account.Report of Attorney Ad Litem in Heirship ProceedingVerified PDFAn attorney ad litem appointed to represent unknown heirs in a heirship determination proceeding reports their findings regarding the accuracy and completeness of the heir listing and share distribution.Report of Attorney Ad Litem in Heirship ProceedingVerified PDFAn attorney ad litem appointed to represent unknown heirs in a heirship proceeding reports their investigation findings and opinion on the accuracy of the heir listing and distribution shares.Small Estate AffidavitVerified PDFThis form allows distributees of a decedent's estate and two disinterested witnesses to obtain transfer of small estate assets (valued at $75,000 or less) without full probate administration under Texas Estates Code Chapter 205.Small Estate AffidavitVerified PDFAllows distributees of a small estate (under $75,000 in non-exempt assets) to collect estate assets without formal probate administration by affidavit under Texas Estates Code Chapter 205.Small Estate AffidavitVerified PDFAllows distributees of a small estate (under $75,000 in non-exempt assets) to collect the decedent's property without formal administration by filing an affidavit with the court.Small Estate AffidavitVerified PDFAllows distributees of a small estate (valued at $75,000 or less) to collect and distribute estate assets without full probate administration when the decedent died without a will.Small Estate AffidavitVerified PDFAllows distributees of a decedent's estate to transfer property without formal administration when the estate qualifies as a small estate under Texas law.Small Estate AffidavitVerified PDFTo allow distributees of a small estate (under $75,000 in non-exempt assets) to collect and distribute estate assets without formal probate administration.Small Estate AffidavitVerified PDFTo obtain distribution of a decedent's estate assets without formal administration when the estate value is $75,000 or less and the decedent died without a will.Small Estate AffidavitVerified PDFAllows distributees of a small estate (under $75,000) to obtain estate assets without formal probate administration by affidavit under Texas Estates Code Chapter 205.Small Estate AffidavitVerified PDFAllows distributees of a small estate to obtain and transfer property of a deceased person without full probate administration, provided the estate meets statutory requirements under Texas Estates Code Chapter 205.Small Estate AffidavitVerified PDFAllows distributees and disinterested witnesses to transfer assets of a decedent's estate without court-supervised administration when the estate value does not exceed $75,000 and other statutory conditions are met.Small Estate AffidavitVerified PDFTo establish the right to inherit and distribute assets of a decedent's small estate (valued under $75,000) without formal probate administration.Small Estate AffidavitVerified PDFThis form allows distributees of a small estate to collect assets without formal probate administration when the estate value does not exceed $75,000 and meets other statutory requirements under Texas Estates Code Chapter 205.Uncontested Docket Heirship Setting Request Form for (1) Hearing to Determine Heirship (with or without administration) or (2) Hearing to appoint Dependent Administrator (and to set later hearing for Determination of Heirship)Verified PDFTo request the scheduling of a hearing for either determining heirship in an uncontested estate or appointing a dependent administrator with a subsequent heirship determination hearing.Uncontested Docket Heirship Setting Request Form for (1) Hearing to Determine Heirship (with or without administration) or (2) Hearing to appoint Dependent Administrator (and to set later hearing for Determination of Heirship)Verified PDFTo request the scheduling of a hearing for heirship determination or to appoint a dependent administrator in an uncontested probate case.Uncontested-Docket Heirship Setting Request FormVerified PDFTo request the court to set a hearing date for either a determination of heirship with or without administration, or to appoint a dependent administrator with a later heirship determination hearing.
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