Fees change periodically. This page should give you an idea of what the court costs and fees are generally for probate cases in Harris County, as an example.
Cases With a Will (Testate)
Probate of a Will – associated court filing fees – $298.00
Notice to Creditors – $64.00
Citation Issued and Served by Others – each issuance – $8.00
Letters of Testamentary – each issuance – $2.00
Real estate filings – $15.00+ (depending on number of pages)
Cases Without a Will (Intestate)
Heirship and Administration – associated court filing fee – $377.00
Public Notices, Proof of Heirship – $150.00
Notice to Creditors – $64.00
Attorney Ad Litem – $500-1,000
Citation Issued and Served by Others – each issuance – $8.00
Letters of Administration – each issuance – $2.00
Real estate filings – $15.00+ (depending on number of pages)
Ancillary Probates
Probate of a Foreign Will – associated court filing fee – $219.00
Real estate filings – $15.00+ (depending on number of pages)
Small Estate Fees
Small Estate – associated court filing fee – $202.00
Real estate filings – $15.00+ (depending on number of pages)
