Probate
The County Clerk serves as Clerk of the Court for the County Court at Law. This court hears issues associated with the estates of deceased persons, guardianship for incapacitated persons, mental health commitments, and eminent domain cases. The Clerk's Probate Division issues citations, writs of execution, abstracts of judgment, letters of guardianship, letters testamentary, protective orders, notices and other documents as required by law or requested by customers.
| Probate of Will |
$360.00
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| Muniment of Title |
$360.00
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| Guardianship |
$360.00
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| Guardianship with Sale of Property |
$360.00 |
| Administration |
$360.00
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| Heirship |
$360.00
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| Foreign Will |
$360.00
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| Small Estate |
$360.00
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| Adverse Action/Counterclaim |
$120.00
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| Open Safety Deposit Box |
$360.00 |
**price does not include posting**
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| Letters Testamentary, Administration and Guardianship |
Letters Testamentary are always original issuances from the Clerk; no copies are made. Only the executor, administrator, guardian or the attorney of record can receive Letters. Letters of Guardianship may be granted by the probate court after an application is filed and a guardian is qualified. Please consult with your attorney for more information.
| Letters |
$2.00 (each) |
LGC § 118.061 |
For a nominal fee, the Polk County Clerk's Office will hold an original copy of your will for safekeeping. You way want to discuss this with your attorney or refer to the Texas Estates Code, Chapter 252, for more information.
| Safekeeping of Will |
$16.00 |
Contact County Court at Law at (936) 327 6856
Deposit Form
| Guardianship-Person |
$10.00 |
LGC § 118.052,118.101,118.131 |
| Guardianship-Person & Estate |
$35.00 |
LGC § 118.052,118.101,118.131 |
| Estate-Annual Account |
$25.00 |
LGC § 118.052,118.101,118.131 |
| Estate-Final Account |
$65.00 |
LGC § 118.052,118.101,118.131 |
| Estate-Amended Final Account |
$65.00 |
LGC § 118.052,118.101,118.131 |
| Estate-Final Report |
$65.00 |
LGC § 118.052,118.101,118.131
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| Late Filing of Inventory |
$25.00 |
LGC § 118.052, 118.101 |
| (due 3 months after appointment) |
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| Filing After Inventory approved |
$25.00 |
LGC § 118.052, 118.101 |
| Judge's Signature |
$2.00 |
LGC § 118.101 |
| Application for sale of Real Property (posting included) in existing case |
$65.00
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LGC § 118.052, 118.101,118.131 |
| Jury Fee (3-4 weeks notice) |
$40.00 |
TGC § 54.604 |
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Issue Citations
***Additional citation issued on request***
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$8.00 |
LGC § 118.056 |
| Service by Certified Mail |
$90.00 |
LGC § 118.131 |
| Sheriff's Service Fee |
$90.00 |
LGC § 118.131 |
| Claims |
$10.00 |
LGC § 118.058 |
| Probate Name Search Fee |
$5.00 |
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