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TARRANT COUNTY PROBATE COURT NO. 1 

Probate

Tarrant County Probate
Court No. 1

100 W. Weatherford St.,

Room 260A

Fort Worth, TX  76196

817-884-1200

Court Staff

E-mail:

probatecourt1@tarrantcountytx.gov

  
The court has the responsibility to administer and monitor all court-supervised cases for deceased persons, including the management of properties or monies, and compliance with all requirements under the law.  Annual accountings are required of dependent personal representatives handling property or funds. Court staff audit all accounts and reports and follow up on deficiencies.  The court enforces compliance with the Texas Estates Code by calling to account personal representatives who fail to take all actions required by law.

Court Policies

Pro Se Policy  

Probate Court Records Search

Filing Fees  

Service and Other Fees

Small Estate Affidavit and Instructions

Helpful Resources for the Probate Practitioner:

The Intestacy Manual

Drafting Considerations for the Uncontested Docket  

The Ad Litem Manual  

Sample Orders:

Standard Probate of Will (PDF) (Word)

Probate Will as Muniment of Title (PDF) (Word)

Probate Will as Muniment after 4 years (PDF) (Word)

Independent Administration with Will Annexed (PDF) (Word)

Independent Administration & Heirship (PDF) (Word)

Probate Will with Agreement for Independent (PDF) (Word)

Probate Will Not Produced in Court (copy) (PDF) (Word)

Probate of Will and Codicil (PDF) (Word)

Waiver for Will Probated After 4 Years (PDF)

Waiver for Will Not Produced in Court (PDF)

NOTE: The Court does not mandate the use of these forms, but offers them as a resource to attorneys to illustrate all of the elements necessary for granting relief.