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.
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.
Hiring a lawyer. Filing an application with a court. Attending a hearing. Having a judge decide if a guardianship is necessary.
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.
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.
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.
You may contact the Bexar County Clerk regarding property information by calling (210) 335-2216. The County Clerk is located at 100 Dolorosa Suite 104 San Antonio, Texas 78205 and is operated Monday through Friday from am to pm. This division handles: Real Property/Land Records.