Travis County Probate Court Information
The Travis County Probate Courts oversea the probate of wills (Letters Testamentary), heirship determination (Letters of Administration) for those who die without a will and establishes guardianships for incapacitated persons and minors. Additionally, the Travis County Probate Courts hear lawsuits involving the estate of a decedent or ward as well as ancillary lawsuits and actions by or against executors, administrators or a personal representative of a decedent's or ward's estate.
Austin probate lawyer, Jason Coomer commonly practices before the Travis County Probate Courts. For questions regarding Probate, Estate Administration, Guardianships, Will Contests, Trust Litigation, Estate Planning, or Wills and Trusts before the Travis County Probate Courts, please get in touch with Travis County probate attorney Jason Coomer via email or call (866) 474-1477 (toll-free).
Each Probate Court is the judicial body (the judge and courtroom) that hears and decides probate cases. Whether settling estate disputes or handling complex litigation, the Travis County Probate Courts play a crucial role in ensuring fair legal proceedings for estate-related matters.
Travis County Probate Court No. 1
Travis County Probate Court No. 1 was created in 1991 and is headed by an elected judge. As Travis County's first statutory probate court, the court had original and exclusive jurisdiction over probate matters. Today, the original and exclusive jurisdiction is shared by multiple probate courts in Travis County, Texas.
Where is Travis County Probate Court No. 1 Located?
Travis County Probate Court No. 1 is located in downtown Austin, Texas.
Address
200 W. 8th St.
Second Floor
Austin, TX 78701
Phone
(512) 854-9258
More information about Travis County Probate Court No. 1 can be found on the Probate Court No. 1 website.
Travis County Probate Court No. 2
Travis County Probate Court No. 2 was created in 2023 and is headed by an elected judge. As the Travis County's second statutory probate court, Probate Court No. 2 is the designated mental health court in Travis County. The Court also overseas other probate matters.
Where is Travis County Probate Court No. 2 Located?
Travis County Probate Court No. 2 is located in downtown Austin, Texas.
Address
200 W. 8th St.
Fourth Floor
Austin, TX 78701
Phone
(512) 854-5512
More information about Travis County Probate Court No. 2 can be found on the Probate Court No. 2 website.
Travis County Probate Courts Clerk
The Travis County Probate Court Clerk, as part of the broader Travis County Clerk's office, plays a crucial role in supporting the operations of the Probate Courts and managing the records associated with probate cases. The Clerk's office does not provide legal advice.
Here's a breakdown of the Travis County Probate Court Clerk's duties and key responsibilities:
- Receives and processes new probate case filings (e.g., wills, applications for administration, guardianship applications).
- Assigns case numbers and enters case information into the court's record-keeping system.
- Maintains the official court docket, tracking the progress of each case.
- Safeguards all court documents, including wills, inventories, accountings, orders, and judgments.
- Ensures the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of probate records.
- Manages the physical and electronic storage of records.
- Provides certified copies of documents to attorneys, parties, and the public (often for a fee).
- Assists judges during court proceedings (e.g., preparing court dockets, managing exhibits, administering oaths).
- Issues citations, notices, and other legal processes.
- Processes court orders and judgments.
- Collects court fees, fines, and other payments.
- Manages court registry funds (e.g., funds held in trust for minors or incapacitated persons).
- Prepares financial reports.
- Provides information to the public about probate procedures and court records.
- Assists attorneys and self-represented litigants with filing documents and navigating the court system.
- Answers inquiries about case status and hearing dates.
- The Clerk's office does not provide legal advice.
- Issues Letters Testamentary (authorizing an executor to administer an estate with a will).
- Issues Letters of Administration (authorizing an administrator to handle an estate without a will).
- Issues Letters of Guardianship (granting legal authority over a person or their property).
- Issues Citations.
Where is the Travis County Probate Courts Clerk's Office Located?
The Travis County Probate Courts Clerk's Office is located in downtown Austin, Texas.
Address
200 W. 8th St.
First Floor
Austin, TX 78701
Phone
(512) 854-9188
More information about Travis County Probate Court Clerk can be found on the Travis County Clerk's Office website for the probate division.
In summary, the Travis County Probate Court Clerk's office is the essential administrative backbone of the Probate Courts, ensuring the smooth functioning of the legal process, maintaining accurate records, and providing access to information for the public and legal professionals. They are a critical resource for anyone involved in a probate matter in Travis County.
Travis County probate lawyer, Jason Coomer commonly practices before the Travis County Probate Courts. For questions regarding Estate Administration, Guardianships, Will Contests, Trust Litigation, Estate Planning, or Wills and Trusts before the Travis County Probate Courts, please get in touch with Travis County probate attorney Jason Coomer via email or call (866) 474-1477 (toll-free).
