Fixed Fees for Intestate (NO WILL) Probate By County
Fixed Fees* for Intestate Probate (without a Will) in Galveston County
Affidavit of Heirship
- Attorney's Fee $600.00
Small Estate Affidavit
- Attorney's Fee $1,000.00
- Filing Fee $ 414.65
- TOTAL $ 1,414.65
Determination of Heirship (No Administration)
- Attorney's Fee $2,500.00
- Filing Fees $443.00
- Published Citation (charged by publisher) $180.00
- Court Appointed Attorney Ad Litem (estimated) $600.00
- TOTAL $3, 723.00
Court-Created Independent Administration
- Attorney's Fee $3,000.00
- Filing Fees $497.99
- Published Citation (charged by publisher) $ 180.00
- Court Appointed Attorney Ad Litem Deposit $ 600.00
- Letters Testamentary (x5) $ 10.00
- Order Approving Inventory $ 3.00
- Notice to Creditors $ 90.00
- TOTAL $ 4, 380.99
Dependent Administrations, and intestate cases 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, the following conditions must be met:
- The Decedent must have died a resident of the of Galveston County (Tx), Harris County (TX), Brazoria County (Tx)or Chambers County (Tx);
- The Decedent must have died within the last four years; and
- The matter must remain completely uncontested.
What does probate without a will cost in Collin 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: Dickinson, La Marque, Kemah, Santa Fe, Hitchcock, Bolivar Peninsula, Bacliff, San Leon, Jamaica Beach, Tiki Island, Bayou Vista, Clear Lake Shores
HARRIS COUNTY, TX
Fixed Fees* for Intestate Probate (without a Will) in Harris County
Affidavit of Heirship
- Attorney's Fee $600.00
Small Estate Affidavit
- Attorney's Fee $1,000.00
- Filing Fee $ 453.00
- TOTAL $ 1,453.00
Determination of Heirship (No Administration)
- Attorney's Fee $2,500.00
- Filing Fees $461.00
- Published Citation (charged by publisher)(est) $235.00
- Court Appointed Attorney Ad Litem Deposit $750.00
- TOTAL $3,946.00
Court-Created Independent Administration
- Attorney's Fee $3,000.00
- Filing Fees $461.00
- Published Citation (charged by publisher) $ 235.00
- Court Appointed Attorney Ad Litem Deposit $ 750.00
- Letters Testamentary (x5) $ 10.00
- Order Approving Inventory $ 3.00
- Notice to Creditors $ 365.00
- TOTAL $ 4, 824.00
Dependent Administrations, and intestate cases that do not meet the Christiansen Law Firm requirements for a fixed fee.
- Attorney's Fees (per hour) $375/hr
- Paralegal's Fees (per hour) $100/hr
* In order to be considered for a fixed fee, the following conditions must be met:
- The Decedent must have died 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; and
- The matter must remain completely uncontested.
What does probate without a will cost in Harris County, Texas? You can see a full list of Harris County Probate Court Costs at the https://www.cclerk.hctx.net/Probate.aspx#FeeSchedule.
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
CHAMBERS county, Texas
Fixed Fees* for Intestate Probate (without a Will) in Chambers County, TX
Affidavit of Heirship
- Attorney's Fee $600.00
Small Estate Affidavit
- Attorney's Fee $1,000.00
- Filing Fee $ 418.00
- TOTAL $ 1,418.00
Determination of Heirship (No Administration)
- Attorney's Fee $2,500.00
- Filing Fees $418.00
- Published Citation (charged by publisher)(est) $100.00
- Court Appointed Attorney Ad Litem (est.) $600.00
- TOTAL $3,618.00
Court-Created Independent Administration
- Attorney's Fee $3,000.00
- Filing Fees $418.00
- Published Citation (charged by publisher) $ 100.00
- Court Appointed Attorney Ad Litem (est) $ 600.00
- Letters Testamentary (x5) $ 10.00
- Order Approving Inventory $ 3.00
- Notice to Creditors $125.00
- TOTAL $ 4, 824.00
Dependent Administrations, and intestate cases that do not meet the Christiansen Law Firm requirements for a fixed fee.
- Attorney's Fees (per hour) $375/hr
- Paralegal's Fees (per hour) $100/hr
* In order to be considered for a fixed fee, the following conditions must be met:
- The Decedent must have died 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; and
- The matter must remain completely uncontested.
What does probate without a will cost in Chambers County, Texas? You can see a full list of Chambers County Probate Court Costs at the ____.
The following cities are in Chambers County: Anahuac, Mont Belvieu, Dayton Lakes, Beach City, Cove, Daisetta, Liberty, Old River-Winfree, Porter Heights, Winnie, Wallisville
Brazoria county, Texas
Fixed Fees* for Intestate Probate (without a Will) in Brazoria County, TX
Affidavit of Heirship
- Attorney's Fee $600.00
Small Estate Affidavit
- Attorney's Fee $1,000.00
- Filing Fee $ 443.00
- TOTAL $ 1,443.00
Determination of Heirship (No Administration)
- Attorney's Fee $2,500.00
- Filing Fees $443.00
- Published Citation (charged by publisher)(est) $100.00
- Court Appointed Attorney Ad Litem (est.) $600.00
- TOTAL $3,618.00
Court-Created Independent Administration
- Attorney's Fee $3,000.00
- Filing Fees $418.00
- Published Citation (charged by publisher) $ 100.00
- Court Appointed Attorney Ad Litem (est) $ 600.00
- Letters Testamentary (x5) $ 10.00
- Order Approving Inventory $ 3.00
- Notice to Creditors $125.00
- TOTAL $ 4,256.00
Dependent Administrations, and intestate cases that do not meet the Christiansen Law Firm requirements for a fixed fee.
- Attorney's Fees (per hour) $375/hr
- Paralegal's Fees (per hour) $100/hr
* In order to be considered for a fixed fee, the following conditions must be met:
- The Decedent must have died 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; and
- The matter must remain completely uncontested.
What does probate without a will cost in Brazoria County, Texas? You can see a full list of Brazoria County Probate Court Costs at the
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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