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In order to obtain Letters Testamentary in Texas, an eligible person must apply to the appropriate court, which is usually a statutory probate court. You must submit an Application and the Testator's original Will.

​​An application for guardianship is filed, or a doctor or social worker may send a letter requesting creation of Guardianship. A doctor's letter is required before the Court Investigator is sent out to meet the proposed ward. The Court Investigator will file his report. An Attorney Ad Litem is appointed.

In order to obtain letters testamentary in Texas, the probate court must approve the will and determine the qualification of the executor. To do this, the executor must file an application with the appropriate county court with the original will within four years of the decedent's death.

You must hire an attorney. You have a right to represent yourself in court, but you do not have the right to represent another person. Only a licensed attorney may represent the interests of the proposed ward. The Process: Your attorney will file an application for guardianship with the county court.

HHS Guardianship Services Program For adults to be referred to HHS for guardianship, they must either have a disability, or be 65 or older, and a victim of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect) or exploitation.

Letter of Testamentary, Administration or Guardianship - $2.00 each.

Once you file your completed paperwork, it usually takes about 30 days for the court to decide if they will grant guardianship. Lawyer and court costs are generally $2,000 to $5,000, depending on where you live in Texas and how hard it is to get the guardianship completed.

Letters Testamentary in Texas Letters Testamentary (in the case of a decedent passing with a will) or Letters of Administration (in the case of a decedent passing without a will) document the appointment of a person as an executor or administrator and provide the power for a person to act on behalf of the estate.

DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS, ORIGINAL WILLS AND ORIGINAL BONDS MUST BE FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE PROBATE DEPARTMENT EITHER BY MAIL OR DROPPING IT OFF IN THE AFTER HOURS BOX OUTSIDE THE DOORS OF THE CIVIL COURTHOUSE. E-FILE IS ALSO AVAILABLE.

The mailing address is: Harris County Clerk, P.O. Box 1525, Houston, TX 77251-1525.