About Order Authorizing Appointee Fees
This 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.
When you'd use it: File this form when an appointee in a probate or guardianship case seeks court approval for compensation for services and expenses rendered.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Order Authorizing Appointee Fees 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:
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Source: probate.harriscountytx.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Order Authorizing Appointee Fees in Texas
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Order Authorizing Appointee Fees when file this form when an appointee in a probate or guardianship case seeks court approval for compensation for services and expenses rendered. 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 Order Authorizing Appointee Fees 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 Order Authorizing Appointee Fees 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).