Probate / Mental Health Division

Probate Helpful Tips

  • Documents filed under seal or presented to court in camera cannot be eFiled Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21 (f) (4).
  • A 1099 Registry Information Sheet must be completed and filed for each recipient of registry funds.
  • Our office requires that any issuances requested be in writing. Fees must be paid at time of request. There are helpful forms attached below.
  • A Private Professional Guardian applications must be renewed each year Estate Code section 1104.303 & section 1104.304
  • Probate Court Requirements
    • Hearing or court requirement questions for Probate Court No. 1 must be directed to Probate Court Administrator Jayme Bennett at 940-349-2140.
    • Hearing or court requirement questions for Probate Court No. 2 must be directed to Probate Court Administrator Nydia Godinez at 940-349-2260.
    • Mental health questions must be directed to the Mental Health Administrator Isabel Hernandez at 940-349-2146.
    • Order Approving Bond is required when filing a Cash Bond. 
    • Per Standing Order of the Court requires all guardians, on appointment, to complete and file a Personal Representative General Information Form (PRGI).
  • JBCC will obtain a criminal history background report for each guardianship applicant who submits the required registration information under Rule 10.2 (a) and provide it to the clerk for exclusive use of the court.

Payment Portal

County Clerk Online Payment Portal for ad litem fees, bond forfeiture fees and civil/probate cash bonds.

Probate Forms

  1. Address Change (PDF)
  2. Application for Subpoena (PDF)
  3. Probate Fee Schedule (PDF)
  4. Registry Information (PDF)
  5. Request for Issuance of Citation (PDF)
  6. Request for Show Cause Citation (PDF)
  7. Request for Writ or Abstract or Temporary Restraining Order (PDF)
  8. Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond (PDF)

Probate Copy Request Forms

  1. Probate Copy Business Check Request (PDF)
  2. Probate Copy Credit Card Request (PDF)
  3. Probate Copy Email Request (PDF)

No Personal Checks