Cameron County probate forms

Annual Account for Guardianship

Used to provide an annual financial accounting of a ward's estate in a guardianship proceeding.

Guardianship Registration Application

Used to apply for registration as a guardian, providing necessary information in Spanish.

Guardianship Registration Application (English)

Used to apply for registration as a guardian, providing necessary information in English.

10.3 — Small Estate Affidavit Form

Used to settle a small estate without formal probate when the deceased person's assets are below a statutory limit.

Waiver of Service and Rights to Guardianship Letters

Allows an individual to waive formal service of process and certain rights related to the issuance of guardianship letters.

Guardianship Annual Accounting Checklist

Provides a checklist to ensure all requirements are met when filing the annual accounting for a guardianship.

Guardianship Checklist for Attorneys filing Guardianships in Cameron County

Provides a checklist for attorneys to follow when preparing and filing guardianship cases in Cameron County.

Instructions for Dependent Administrator

Guides individuals appointed as dependent administrators in Texas probate, detailing their duties and court-supervised responsibilities.

Instructions for Guardian of the Person Estate

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

Instructions for Independent Administrator

Guides individuals appointed as independent administrators in Texas probate, detailing their duties and responsibilities without court supervision.

Instructions for Independent Administrator with Will Annexed

Provides guidance for an independent administrator appointed to manage an estate when a will exists but no executor is serving.

Instructions for Independent Executor

Provides guidance for an independent executor responsible for administering a decedent's estate with minimal court supervision.

Small Estate Affidavit Checklist

Provides a checklist to ensure all requirements are met when filing a Small Estate Affidavit in probate court.

Zoom instructions for SRL

Provides instructions for self-represented litigants on how to use Zoom for participating in court proceedings, including probate and guardianship cases.

2.11 — Bill of Rights (English)

Provides a statement of rights for individuals involved in guardianship proceedings in Texas, presented in English.

2.11 — Bill Of Rights For Persons Under Guardianship

Provides a statement of rights for individuals involved in guardianship proceedings in Texas, presented in Spanish.

Duties as a Guardian of the Estate

15.00 — Duties as a Guardian of the Person

Outlines the specific legal responsibilities and obligations of an appointed guardian caring for a ward's personal well-being.

Guardianship Bill Of Rights

11.01 — Annual Report on the Condition and Well-Being of a Ward and Probate’s Court’s Representative Payee form

Used to report annually on the physical and mental condition of a ward and account for funds managed by a representative payee.

4.27 — Apr 27, 2026

Provides a schedule of guardianship cases to be heard on a specific date.

4.26 — Court Policy – Will More Than 4 Years After Death Of The Testator

Establishes court policy for probating a will more than four years after the testator's death.

JBCC Texas Guardianship Registration And Training

Used to register as a certified guardian with the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.

1.04 — Standards for Probate Court 1 Approval of Attorney Fee Applications”

Outlines the standards and criteria used by Probate Court 1 for approving attorney fee applications.