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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.

***Please click here to view available dockets Probate of Wills and Heirships (only) prior to submitting your hearing request.***

 

REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PROBATE OF WILL DOCKETS:

PRIOR TO SETTING A HEARING - 

  • ALL unsigned, proposed hearing documents must be e-filed for the Court’s review prior to setting a hearing.  This includes, but is not limited to, documents such as:  proposed proofs of death, proposed witness affidavits/testimony, proposed orders and proposed oaths;
  • The original will (or physical copy of the purported will, in the case of a will not produced in Court - NPC) must be delivered to the Probate Clerk and on file;
  • All required citations must be issued.

Probate of Will Docket (Independent/Dependent Administrations)

UNCONTESTED PROBATE OF WILL DOCKETS HELD ON TUESDAYS
(Rocket Docket) @ 9:00 A.M
(Regular Dockets) @10:00 A.M.

Requirements to be set on the "Rocket Docket":
Self-Proved, Original Will;

  • Attorney is the only necessary witness to prove up the Will; and
  • E-Filed proposed hearing documents (Proof of Death must reflect the attorney's name as Affiant).

Submit Probate Hearing or Pass/Reset Request

REQUIREMENTS FOR HEIRSHIP DOCKET:

PRIOR TO SETTING A HEARING - 

  • ALL unsigned, proposed hearing documents must be e-filed for the Court’s review prior to setting a hearing.  This includes, but is not limited to, documents such as:  proposed proofs of death, proposed witness affidavits/testimony, and proposed orders;
  • All required citations must be issued and returned;
  • An Attorney Ad Litem (AAL) must be appointed and the AAL's answer filed;
  • The Affidavit of Service of Citation (TEC 202.057) filed; and
  • Proposed Order/Judgment Declaring Heirship SIGNED by the Attorney of Record AND the Attorney Ad Litem.

Heirship Docket (and Accompanying Administrations)

Guardianship Dockets

Wednesdays @ 9:30 AM

Submit Guardianship Hearing or Pass/Reset Request

Please click here to confirm your hearing request by searching the Harris County Clerk's Probate Court Docket Settings. 
(Enter your docket number and be sure to click the down arrow and pick the correct Probate Court number)


Please email our Staff Attorney, Ana Vaso, at ana.vaso@prob.hctx.net, to request settings for litigious or contested probate matters.