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 No. 1 Administrator Jessica Sierra 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 Probate Court No. 1 Administrator Jackie Lovelady 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.
  • JBCC Information: Guardianship Registration Rules and Resources
  • JBCC Information: Register a Guardianship