About Order Authorizing Appointee Fees
This 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.
When you'd use it: File this form when an appointee in an estate or guardianship matter seeks court approval for compensation and reimbursement of expenses incurred in performing their appointed duties.
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 (I-02-46) when file this form when an appointee in an estate or guardianship matter seeks court approval for compensation and reimbursement of expenses incurred in performing their appointed duties. 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).