Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 118.101

  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oath: includes affirmation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Probate: Proving a will

The county judge shall collect the following fees in probate matters:


(1) Probate of a will

$2.00


(2) Granting letters testamentary, letter of guardianship, or letter of administration

$2.00


(3) Order of sale

$2.00


(4) Approval and confirmation of sale

$2.00


(5) Decree refusing order of sale or confirmation of sale

$2.00


(6) Decree of partition and distribution

$2.00


(7) Decree approving or setting aside the report of a commissioner of partition and distribution

$2.00


(8) Decree removing an executor, administrator or guardian (with the fee to be paid by that executor, administrator, or guardian)

$1.00


(9) Fiat or certificate

$2.00


(10) Continuance

$0.10


(11) Orders for which another fee is not prescribed

$2.00


(12) Administering oath or affirmation with certificate and seal

$2.00


(13) Administering oath or affirmation without certificate and seal

$0.25