GUARDIANSHIP PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE REQUESTING A HEARING
- Submit your proposed order through email by noon on the Monday of your hearing. PLEASE NOT ANY EARLIER.
- Court 4 is now requiring a minimum $25.00 cash bond per applicant for all Guardian of the Person.
- Bonds for Guardian of the Estate should be calculated based on assets known by noon Monday.
- New hearing time is 9:30 AM on Wednesday morning
- Have your clients in our office by 9:00 AM to meet with court staff to reiterate their job responsibilities
- It is the responsibility of the attorney of record to verify JBCC certificate, registration and background checks are completed and to the court by noon Monday; otherwise, the case will be passed by the Court.
- Personal Service §1051.051 proofed for typos and misspellings of names
- Service by Mail §1051.052 proofed for typos and misspellings of names
- Service by Posting §1051.053 proofed for typos and misspellings of names
- Verify that your examination date is within 120 days of the filing of your application, and not the signature of the physician.
- Please make sure that your guardianship certification is current and active. If it has expired, please renew and submit the court a copy of your renewal.
- AAL's please prepare the Harris County Clerk's Order for payment of AAL Fee and present at the bench for 125.00 per hour unless discussed with me previously.
Effective Immediately: Please contact the County Clerk's Office @ 713-274-8585 to find out the filing fees. Their mailing address is listed below.
Harris County Clerk
Attn: Probate Department
P.O. Box 1525
Houston, TX 77251-1525
Personal checks are not acceptable by the Clerk's office.