NOTICE: Probate Court 1 is open to the public. Many hearings and trials may be conducted either in person or via Zoom. Attorneys should update their notice of hearings to clarify that parties may appear in person or via Zoom. See "Information for Participants" for more information.
General Courtroom Policies
Remote Proceedings
Heirships and Administrations
Probate of Wills
Personal Information Sheet
Small Estate Affidavit
Guardianships
Submission Docket (every Thursday at 10:00 am)
Pro Se (Parties without an attorney) Policy
Litigation
Other Resources
Handbooks for Personal Representatives and Guardians
Ad Litems
For Lawyers
- Succession Planning Toolkit (State Bar of Texas Law Practice Management Committee)
- This Succession Planning Toolkit provides the information lawyers need to plan a smooth transition from the practice of law (due to retirement, disability, or death).
Probate and Guardianship Forms (Clerk's Office)
Probate Court Settings (Clerk's Office)
Judge's Annotated Checklists
Live Streaming
Local Rules and Administrative Orders