When a person passes away in Texas, their will must be submitted to the proper probate court. You may be wondering: Who is going to get a copy of your will? The short answer is that your will goes to the probate court, your executor, and beneficiaries, and anyone else to whom you choose to provide a copy.
For adult name changes and uncontested child name changes in Bexar county, your name change attorney can normally obtain a court order within two to three weeks of your initial appointment. Meanwhile, adult and uncontested cases in Comal, Guadalupe, or other counties normally take 4-6 weeks.
If you need non-certified or certified copies, letters of testamentary or guardianship, or to check the status of an order please contact the Probate Department main line at (210) 335-2241. To search for court records please visit the Bexar County Odyssey Portal.
Obtaining a Copy of a Will from a Probate Court With the digitization of many public records, certain counties might even provide the convenience of online access to probate records. This digital avenue allows you to view and even request a copy of the will without leaving the comfort of your home.
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