Procedures: Please e-file all appropriate documents for your case with the Bexar County Probate Clerk's office, including Proposed Orders, Judgments, Affidavits of Heirship, and Proof of Death for review.
Probate Court locations are as follows: Probate Court 1 - 100 Dolorosa San Antonio Texas 78205, Room 117 - (210) 335-2546. Probate Court 2 - 100 Dolorosa San Antonio Texas 78205, Room 123 - (210) 335-2678. Probate Court 3 - (Bexar County Spanish Archives) 126 E. Nueva St. Ste 320, San Antonio, Texas 78204 - (210) 335-1917.
An affidavit of heirship should be filed in the county where the decedent owned the property in question. Contact the county clerk in the relevant county for more information on filing fees and how to file the affidavit.
To contact the County Clerk's Probate Department, please call 210-335-2241. To search for court records please visit the Bexar County Odyssey Portal.
Texas probate law sets a strict statute of limitations of only four years for any heir or beneficiary to make a legal claim for inheritance. The four-year clock starts ticking as soon as the adoption is complete for adopted children. For other heirs or beneficiaries, it begins on the date of the parent's death.
Affidavit of Heirship: Filing this affidavit is a critical step. It's a sworn statement that outlines the deceased's heirs and their relation to the deceased, aiding in establishing a clear chain of title for the mineral rights.
To probate a will, you'll need to file an application in a probate court. This is typically done in the county where the deceased had lived. Other rules will apply if the person lived out of state. The court will schedule a hearing to examine the will and listen to any objections.
Request A Copy You may make your copy request by eFiling, mail, or in person. Please make sure to provide the name and case file number, if available, for each request.