Fees for Probating a Will - By County

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 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:

1. The Decedent must have been a resident of Galveston County (Tx), Harris County (TX), Brazoria County (Tx)or Chambers County (Tx);
2. The Decedent must have died within the last four years;
3. The matter must remain completely uncontested;
4. The executor must have the original will (not a copy);
5. The Will must appoint an “Independent Executor” or provide for “Independent Administration” or the probate must be a muniment of title proceeding; and
6. 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

 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:

1. The Decedent must have been a resident of the Houston -Metro area;
2. The Decedent must have died within the last four years;
3. The matter must remain completely uncontested;
4. The executor must have the original will (not a copy);
5. The Will must appoint an “Independent Executor” or provide for “Independent Administration” or the probate must be a muniment of title proceeding; and
6. 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