Probate Resources

Expert guides, timelines, and answers to common probate questions in Harris County.

Court 5 Filing Checklists

Download official checklists from Probate Court No. 5 for will probate, heirship, and more.

Texas Descent & Distribution Chart

Interactive chart showing who inherits when someone dies without a will in Texas.

Complete Probate Guide

Step-by-step guide to the Harris County probate process, courts, and filing requirements.

Harris County Probate Courts

Probate Court No. 1

Judge Jerry Simoneaux, Jr. — 201 Caroline St, 6th Floor

Probate Court No. 2

Judge Pamela Medina — 201 Caroline St, Suite 680

Probate Court No. 3

Judge Jason Cox — 201 Caroline St, 7th Floor

Probate Court No. 4

Judge James Horwitz — 201 Caroline St, 7th Floor

Probate Court No. 5

Judge Fransheneka Watson — 1115 Congress St, 5th Floor

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