Bexar County probate forms

Affidavit Concerning Contact Information

Provides contact information to the court for parties involved in a probate or guardianship case.

1.20 — Guardianship Application

Filed to request the appointment of a guardian for an incapacitated person or a minor.

New Guardianship Filing Information Sheet

Provides essential information to the court when initiating a new guardianship case.

Pink Sheet Order to Pay Appointee Fees Form (Probate Court 1 Only)

Orders the payment of fees to court-appointed individuals in Probate Court 1 for services rendered in a case.

Pink Sheet Order to Pay Appointee Fees Form (Probate Court 2 Only)

Orders the payment of fees to court-appointed individuals in Probate Court 2 for services rendered in a case.

1.20 — Probate of Original Will (Letters, Will Annexed, Muniment of Title)

Initiates the probate process for an original will, seeking letters testamentary, letters of administration with will annexed, or muniment of title.

1.20 — Probate of Will More than 4 Years After Decedent's Death

Outlines the specific procedures and requirements for probating a will more than four years after the decedent's death.

Probate Service Request

Used to request specific services or actions from the probate court.

Report (Final) on Condition and Well-Being of Ward (Probate Court 1)

Submits a final report to Probate Court 1 detailing the ward's condition and well-being at the conclusion of a guardianship.

Request For Letters/Certified Copies/Plain Copies

Requests official letters (e.g., Letters Testamentary) or certified/plain copies of probate documents.

Small Estate Affidavit

Small Estate Affidavit

1.20 — Temporary Administration

Establishes a temporary administrator to manage an estate's affairs for a limited period, often in urgent situations.

1.20 — Temporary Guardianship Application

Filed to request the temporary appointment of a guardian for an incapacitated person or a minor in urgent situations.

1.20 — Acceptance of Foreign Guardianship

Provides a checklist or instructions for accepting a guardianship established in another jurisdiction.

2.00 — Court Instructions to Guardian of the Estate Form

Provides specific instructions to individuals appointed as guardians solely for managing the estate of a ward.

2.00 — Court Instructions to Guardian of the Person Form

Provides specific instructions to individuals appointed as guardians solely for the person of a ward.

Court Instructions to the Administrator of the Estate

Provides instructions to the appointed administrator regarding their duties and responsibilities in managing a decedent's estate.

2.00 — Court Instructions to the Guardian of the Person and Estate Form

Provides comprehensive instructions to individuals appointed as guardians for both the person and estate of a ward.

Dependent Administrator/Executor (Intestate)

Provides court instructions for a dependent administrator or executor managing an estate without a will under court supervision.

Dependent Administrator/Executor (Testate)

Provides court instructions for a dependent administrator or executor managing an estate with a will under court supervision.

Guardian of Person & Estate

Provides court instructions for establishing or managing a guardianship of both a person and their estate.

Guardian of the Estate

Provides court instructions for establishing or managing a guardianship of an estate.

Guardian of the Person

Provides court instructions for a guardian appointed to make personal decisions for an incapacitated person or minor.

Guardian of the Person Granted Access to Limited Funds Pursuant to Estates Code § 1151.0525

Provides court instructions for a guardian of the person to access limited funds as per Estates Code § 1151.0525.

Independent Administrator of Intestate Estate

Provides court instructions for an independent administrator managing an estate when the decedent died without a will.

Independent Administrator with Will Annexed

Provides court instructions for an independent administrator appointed to manage an estate with a will attached.

Independent Executor

Provides court instructions for an independent executor managing an estate without court supervision.

5.00 — Instructions for Depositing a Will for Safekeeping

Provides instructions on the proper procedure for depositing a will with the court for safekeeping.

Permanent Guardianship Checklist

Provides a checklist to guide applicants through the requirements for establishing a permanent guardianship in probate court.

1.20 — Probate of COPY of Will

Provides instructions and requirements for initiating the probate process when only a copy of the decedent's will is available.

Temporary Administrator

Provides court instructions for a temporary administrator appointed to manage an estate's affairs for a limited period.

4.25 — Temporary Guardian Checklist

Provides a checklist to guide applicants through the requirements for establishing a temporary guardianship in probate court.

Temporary Guardian of Person/Estate

Provides court instructions for establishing or managing a temporary guardianship of a person or estate.

A Guide for the Texas Independent Administrator

A Guide for the Texas Independent Executor

Ad Litem Manual (2021)

Serves as a manual for attorneys appointed as ad litem in probate court proceedings.

Guardianship Information Letter - §1102.001

Provides essential information and instructions to individuals appointed as guardians regarding their duties and responsibilities.

1.20 — Heirship and Administration

Provides information or instructions regarding the process of determining heirs and administering an estate.

Heirships And Administrations Document Checklists

Provides guidance and information regarding the legal processes for determining heirship and administering estates.

View detailed information on the new case numbering system

Provides detailed information regarding the new case numbering system implemented by the Probate Department.

Annual Report on Condition and Well-Being of Ward

Filed by a guardian to report annually on the condition and well-being of a ward to the court.

New Form! Guardian's Annual Report on the Condition and Wellbeing of Ward as of 03.2024

Notice on Intestate Administrations and Heirships

Administrative Order 2020-02

Establishes or modifies administrative procedures and policies for the court.

Administrative Order 2020-03

Establishes or modifies administrative procedures and policies for the court.

Firearm Report form for Administrative Order 2009 Form

Reports the presence or absence of firearms as mandated by Administrative Order 2009, typically in guardianship cases.

Probate Court 1 Administrative Order on Settings

1.00 — Probate Fee Schedule 2026

Lists the official fees and costs associated with probate proceedings for the year 2026.

Small Estate Affidavit Policy

List of Attorneys for Ad Litem Appointments in Probate Court No. 3 Heirship Wheel

Provides a list of attorneys eligible for appointment as ad litem in heirship proceedings within Probate Court No. 3.

4300 — Probate Court 1 Guardianship Wheel List

Lists attorneys or professionals available for appointment in guardianship cases on a rotating basis for Probate Court 1.

Probate Court 1 Heirship Wheel List

Lists attorneys or professionals available for appointment in heirship cases on a rotating basis for Probate Court 1.