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The Cost Of Probate With A Will In Texas, if the deceased had a Will providing for an independent administration, which is standard for lawyers to include in a Will, the cost of probate probably would range from $750 to $1,500 in attorneys' fees. Court costs are about $380 in Texas.

Probate Lawyer Costs The attorney fees in Texas are usually a percentage of the estate's value and are determined based on the complexity of the case and the amount of work involved. The attorney fees in Texas can range from 1% to 7% of the estate's value.

Under Texas law, the estate covers the executor's litigation costs and attorney fees when they act in good faith. The executor works for the estate. Sometimes litigation is a necessary part of the executor's work.

Can you probate a will in Texas without a lawyer? Yes, but it's not always recommended — and some Texas counties don't allow a will to be probated without a lawyer. If you plan to apply for a probate alternative (like a muniment of title or an out-of-court affidavit), you don't need to hire an estate attorney.

Under Texas Estates Code, Title 2, Chapter 205, an estate need not pass through the probate process if there is no will and the total value of the estate (not counting any homestead real estate owned by the Decedent) is $75,000 or less.