About Citation to All Persons Interested in Estate (Application to Determine and Declare Heirship)
This 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.
When you'd use it: When an applicant files an Application to Determine and Declare Heirship in a probate matter and the court orders citation to be issued to notify interested parties.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Citation to All Persons Interested in Estate (Application to Determine and Declare Heirship) is published as a PDF by the Texas courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
Source: co.robertson.tx.us
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Citation to All Persons Interested in Estate (Application to Determine and Declare Heirship) in Texas
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Citation to All Persons Interested in Estate (Application to Determine and Declare Heirship) when when an applicant files an Application to Determine and Declare Heirship in a probate matter and the court orders citation to be issued to notify interested parties. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Texas probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Citation to All Persons Interested in Estate (Application to Determine and Declare Heirship) carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Citation to All Persons Interested in Estate (Application to Determine and Declare Heirship) to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Texas county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).