Fees for Probating a Will - By County
Fees for probating a will in Galveston County, TX
Fixed Fees*Probate of Will as a Muniment of Title
- Attorney's Fee $2,000.00
- Filing Fees 455.80
- TOTAL $2,455.80
Probate of Will with Letters Testamentary
- Attorney's Fee $2,500.00
- Filing Fees 455.80
-poofs, oaths and orders 10.00
- Letters Testamentary (x5) 10.00
- Order Approving Inventory 3.00
- Notice to Creditors 135.00
- TOTAL $ 3,113.80
Probate of Will with Court Created Independent Administration
- Attorney's Fee $ 3,000.00
- Filing Fee $ 455.80
- Letters Testamentary (x5) 1 0.00
- Order Approving Inventory 3.00
- Notice to Creditors 135.00
- TOTAL $3,603.80
Dependent Administrations or other wills that do not meet the Christiansen Law Firm requirements for a fixed fee.
- Attorney's Fees (per hour) $350/hr
- Paralegal's Fees (per hour) $100/hr
* In order to be considered for a fixed fee when probating a will, the following conditions must be met:
- The Decedent must have been a resident of Galveston County (Tx), Harris County (TX), Brazoria County (Tx)or Chambers County (Tx);
- The Decedent must have died within the last four years;
- The matter must remain completely uncontested;
- The executor must have the original will (not a copy);
- The Will must appoint an “Independent Executor” or provide for “Independent Administration” or the probate must be a muniment of title proceeding; and
- The Will must be "self-proved." (Texas Estates Code Section 251)
Click here to lean more about probate in Galveston County, Texas.
How much does it cost to probate a will in Galveston County, Texas? You can see a full list of Galveston County Probate Court Costs at the Galveston County Clerk’s Website.
The following cities are in Galveston County, Texas: Dickinson, La Marque, Kemah, Santa Fe, Hitchcock, Bolivar Peninsula, Bacliff, San Leon, Jamaica Beach, Tiki Island, Bayou Vista, Clear Lake Shores
Fees for probating a will in Harris County, TX
Fixed Fees*Probate of Will as a Muniment of Title
- Attorney's Fee $2,000.00
- Filing Fees 455.80
- TOTAL $2,455.80
Probate of Will with Letters Testamentary
- Attorney's Fee $2,500.00
- Filing Fees 455.80
-poofs, oaths and orders 10.00
- Letters Testamentary (x5) 10.00
- Order Approving Inventory 3.00
- Notice to Creditors 135.00
- TOTAL $ 3,113.80
Probate of Will with Court Created Independent Administration
- Attorney's Fee $ 3,000.00
- Filing Fee 455.80
- Letters Testamentary (x5) 1 0.00
- Order Approving Inventory 3.00
- Notice to Creditors 135.00
- TOTAL $3,603.80
Dependent Administrations or other wills that do not meet the Christiansen Law Firm requirements for a fixed fee.
- Attorney's Fees (per hour) $350/hr
- Paralegal's Fees (per hour) $100/hr
* In order to be considered for a fixed fee when probating a will, the following conditions must be met:
- The Decedent must have been a resident of Galveston County (Tx), Harris County (TX), Brazoria County (Tx)or Chambers County (Tx);
- The Decedent must have died within the last four years;
- The matter must remain completely uncontested;
- The executor must have the original will (not a copy);
- The Will must appoint an “Independent Executor” or provide for “Independent Administration” or the probate must be a muniment of title proceeding; and
- The Will must be "self-proved." Click here for a full discussion of this requirement (Texas Estates Code Section 251)
Click here to lean more about probate in Harris County, Texas.
How much does it cost to probate a will in Harris County, Texas? You can see a full list of Harris County Probate Court Costs at the Harris County Clerk’s Website.
The following cities are in Harris County: Houston, Spring Tomball, Humble, Pasadena, South HOuston, Jersey Village, Crosby, La Porte, Bellaire, Atascocita, Channelview, Webster, Deer Park, West University Park, Galena Park, Aldine
Fees for probating a will in Chambers County, TX
Fixed Fees*Probate of Will as a Muniment of Title
- Attorney's Fee $2,000.00
- Filing Fees 418.00
- TOTAL $2,418.00
Probate of Will with Letters Testamentary
- Attorney's Fee $2,500.00
- Filing Fees 418.00
-poofs, oaths and orders 10.00
- Letters Testamentary (x5) 10.00
- Order Approving Inventory 3.00
- Notice to Creditors 135.00
- TOTAL $ 3,076.00
Probate of Will with Court Created Independent Administration
- Attorney's Fee $ 3,000.00
- Filing Fee 418.00
- Letters Testamentary (x5) 1 0.00
- Order Approving Inventory 3.00
- Notice to Creditors 135.00
- TOTAL $3,566.00
Dependent Administrations or other wills that do not meet the Christiansen Law Firm requirements for a fixed fee.
- Attorney's Fees (per hour) $350/hr
- Paralegal's Fees (per hour) $100/hr
* In order to be considered for a fixed fee when probating a will, the following conditions must be met:
- The Decedent must have been a resident of Galveston County (Tx), Harris County (TX), Brazoria County (Tx)or Chambers County (Tx);
- The Decedent must have died within the last four years;
- The matter must remain completely uncontested;
- The executor must have the original will (not a copy);
- The Will must appoint an “Independent Executor” or provide for “Independent Administration” or the probate must be a muniment of title proceeding; and
- The Will must be "self-proved." Click here for a full discussion of this requirement (Texas Estates Code Section 251)
Click here to lean more about probate in Chambers County, Texas.
How much does it cost to probate a will in Chambers County, Texas? You can see a full list of Chambers County Probate Court Costs at the Chambers County Clerk’s Website.
The following cities are in Chambers County: Anahuac, Mont Belvieu, Dayton Lakes, Beach City, Cove, Daisetta, Liberty, Old River-Winfree, Porter Heights, Winnie, Wallisville
Fees for probating a will in Brazoria County, TX
Fixed Fees*Probate of Will as a Muniment of Title
- Attorney's Fee $ 2,000.00
- Filing Fees 443.00
- TOTAL $2,443.00
Probate of Will with Letters Testamentary
- Attorney's Fee $ 2,500.00
- Filing Fees 443.00
-poofs, oaths and orders 10.00
- Letters Testamentary (x5) 10.00
- Order Approving Inventory 3.00
- Notice to Creditors 135.00
- TOTAL $ 3,101.00
Probate of Will with Court Created Independent Administration
- Attorney's Fee $ 3,000.00
- Filing Fee 443.00
- Letters Testamentary (x5) 1 0.00
- Order Approving Inventory 3.00
- Notice to Creditors 135.00
- TOTAL $3,591.00
Dependent Administrations or other wills that do not meet the Christiansen Law Firm requirements for a fixed fee.
- Attorney's Fees (per hour) $350/hr
- Paralegal's Fees (per hour) $100/hr
* In order to be considered for a fixed fee when probating a will, the following conditions must be met:
- The Decedent must have been a resident of the Houston -Metro area;
- The Decedent must have died within the last four years;
- The matter must remain completely uncontested;
- The executor must have the original will (not a copy);
- The Will must appoint an “Independent Executor” or provide for “Independent Administration” or the probate must be a muniment of title proceeding; and
- The Will must be "self-proved." Click here for a full discussion of this requirement (Texas Estates Code Section 251).
Click the following link to learn more about probate in Brazoria COunty, TX Civil/Probate | Brazoria County Clerk
How much does it cost to probate a will in Brazoria County, Texas? You can see a full list of Chambers County Probate Court Costs at the Brazoria County Clerk's Website Probate Fees | Brazoria County Clerk
The following cities are in Brazoria County: Pearland, Freeport, Lake Jackson, Angleton, Manvel, Clute, Sweeny, Iowa Colony, West Columbia, Surfside Beach
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