Probate Matters

Please note that Court staff can tell you about the services of the Court and can answer questions about how the Court works; however, Court staff cannot give legal advice or answer legal questions. If you need someone to research the law and give you legal advice, you should consult an attorney. 

To check the status of filings online, click the County Records Research link. 

Questions regarding fees, filings, and status of filings can be directed to the Fort Bend County Clerk's office at (281) 341-8665. 

Probate Dockets

Uncontested probate matters are typically heard on Mondays at 10:00 A.M. 

Contested matters will be scheduled by availability and level of urgency. 

If the attorney of record will NOT be appearing on the day of the scheduled hearing, contact the Probate Auditor to inform the Court who will be appearing on their behalf. 

To set a hearing, please contact our Probate Auditor, Norma Limon, by phone at (832) 471-1167 or by email at Norma.Limon@fortbendcountytx.gov for the earliest available date.

The Court does not accept testimony via deposition on written questions; however, should the Court make an exception, applicants on the uncontested docket MUST file the deposition response(s) at least one week prior to the docket. All applicants are required to appear. Please contact Norma Limon for Court approval regarding any special circumstances preventing the applicant from attending. 

Guardianship Proceedings

Registration of Guardianships, Effective June 1, 2018
Senate Bill 1096, passed during the 85th Legislature, Regular Session, and will affect the appointment of guardians.  The tasks associated with implementing the bill are largely the responsibility of the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC) but they will also affect the courts and the clerks.  The JBCC wants to take this opportunity to make the courts, clerks and public aware of the upcoming changes.  Go to:  http://www.txcourts.gov/jbcc/guardianship-registration/

Guardianship Resources:

Heirship Proceedings

Proposed Applications for Determination of Heirship and Letters of Administration MUST be filed separately. 

Ad Litem Information

All appointed attorney ad litems and guardian ad litems must email their Report directly to the Probate Auditor, Norma Limon, at least one week prior to the scheduled hearing. 

Please provide a separate order (including itemized invoice) for ad litem fees on the day of the hearing. 

Small Estate Affidavits

County Court 6 REQUIRES a Death Certificate filed along with a Small Estate Affidavit. The Court cannot help you fill out the Small Estate Affidavit. Please be sure to follow all directions included on the Small Estate Affidavit Checklist and the Texas Descent and Distribution Chart. 

For additional information regarding Probate, please visit the County Court at Law'sProbate Information Page.