Probate Court No. 4

Honorable James Horwitz

Harris County Civil Courthouse

1910 Harris County Civil Courthouse Stained Glass


Our mission is to serve individuals and families in times of crisis in a thoughtful, compassionate, and deliberate way, whether the crisis involves the loss of a loved one, the need for a guardianship, or a mental illness.

 
COURT ANNOUNCEMENTS

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, ALL LAWYERS CONDUCTING UNCONTESTED DOCKETS ON ZOOM ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALL WITNESSES IN THEIR OFFICE WITH THEM.  IF THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE, THEN THEY SHOULD CONTACT THE COURT TO ARRANGE AN IN-PERSON HEARING FOR THAT DOCKET. CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS MAY APPLY FOR EXAMPLE: OUT OF STATE WITNESSES.

All hearings held via Zoom will use the following universal Zoom information: 

When appearing by Zoom, be sure you are identified by your name/cause number and your audio and video are connected.

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https://txcourts.zoom.us/j/81945544905
Meeting ID: 819 4554 4905
Passcode: probate

 

ALL ANCILLARY DOCKETS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON.

All motions for summary judgment will be set, and ruled on, by submission only. Judge Horwitz will set an oral hearing after the submission date if he determines oral argument would be beneficial.

COURT'S SCHEDULING DOCKET

Mental Health

Monday @ 9:00 AM

Probate of Will

Tuesday @ 9:30 AM (Rocket Docket)

Tuesday @ 10:00 AM

Guardianship

Wednesday @ 9:30 AM

Heirship

Wednesday @ 1:00 PM

Ancillary

Thursday @ 9:30 AM