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Probate court for Montague County, Texas

Montague County Court

Call 940-894-2461
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Quick facts

Court
Montague County CourtIn most Texas counties the constitutional county court hears probate; a contested case may move to a county court at law or the district court.
Address
11339 State Hwy 59 N, Montague, TX 76251
Phone
940-894-2461
Fax
940-894-6601
Email
mcoclerk@windstream.net
Hours
  • Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Website
Official court website

Court details last updated . Court name from Texas Judicial Branch.

What to bring

What Texas courts usually ask for when you open an estate with a will. Your county may ask for a little more or less, so check with the clerk first.

  • An application to probate the will, filed in the court that handles probate in the county.
  • A licensed attorney: the court says a non-lawyer generally may not file the application for someone else.
  • After the will is admitted, the court issues letters testamentary, which banks usually ask for along with a death certificate.

Source: Dallas County Probate Courts, checked October 2026. General information, not legal advice.

Forms

Texas probate forms to download

9 PDFs, 1 of them from this court. Every Montague County form with a summary and its source.

  • Protective Order TCIC FormPDF
  • ABSTRACT FOR APPLICATION FOR PROBATE ACTIONTexas CourtsPDF
  • 02352 Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of RemainsPDF
  • HB 2384 (Performance Measures) Probate, Guardianship ...Texas CourtsPDF
  • HB 2384 Performance Measures ReportTexas CourtsPDF
  • National Probate Court StandardsTexas CourtsPDF
  • Performance Measures Guidance for Probate, ...Texas CourtsPDF
  • Protected Property Claim FormPDF
  • Responsibilities of the Probate ClerkTexas CourtsPDF

Federal forms an executor may need, such as IRS Form 56 or Social Security and VA forms, are on the federal forms page.

Probate in Texas

Simple probate
6-9 months
Complex estate
12-24 months
Small estate limit
$75,000

State-level figures from our Texas probate guide. General information, not legal advice.

Common questions

Where do I file probate in Montague County, Texas?

File with the Montague County Court at 11339 State Hwy 59 N, Montague, TX 76251. The court's phone number is 940-894-2461.

When is the Montague County Court open?

Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:45 PM.

How long does probate take in Texas?

A simple probate in Texas usually takes about 6-9 months. A complex estate can take 12-24 months.

Is there a small estate option in Texas?

In Texas, the small estate affidavit has a limit of $75,000 (Tex. Est. Code § 205.001). It's only for estates with no will. It can be used 30 days after the death. The affidavit can transfer title to the homestead only when the homestead is the only real property in the estate; the affidavit is then recorded in the county deed records (§ 205.006). Other real estate can't pass this way.

Where can I get probate forms for Montague County?

This page links 9 Texas probate forms you can download as PDFs, listed under Forms.

Notes

The County Clerk is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records. The Montague County Clerk's Office offers an Online Records Search.

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