County Holiday | Offices Closed
All Fort Bend County offices are closed. Holiday schedule.
(Law enforcement and emergency services agencies remain on duty)
County Holiday | Offices Closed
All Fort Bend County offices are closed. Holiday schedule.
(Law enforcement and emergency services agencies remain on duty)
County Holiday | Offices Closed
All Fort Bend County offices are closed. Holiday schedule.
(Law enforcement and emergency services agencies remain on duty)
County Holiday | Offices Closed
All Fort Bend County offices are closed. Holiday schedule.
(Law enforcement and emergency services agencies remain on duty)
Probate Forms/Information

Probate Auditors

County Court at Law 1
Judge Christopher G. Morales 
Anita Ayala, Probate Auditor
281-633-7413
Anita.Ayala@fortbendcountytx.gov		 County Court at Law 2
Judge Tyra McCollum
Norma Limon, Probate Auditor
281-341-4443
Norma.LimonCCL2@fortbendcountytx.gov

 

County Court at Law 3
Judge Juli Mathew
Benny Charles, Probate Auditor
281-344-3912
benny.charles@fortbendcountytx.gov
 

 

County Court at Law 4
Judge Toni Wallace
Kathy Edwards, Probate Auditor
kathy.edwards@fortbendcountytx.gov
County Court at Law 5
Judge Teana V. Watson
Meera Mahadevan, Probate Auditor
281-238-3227
meera.mahadevan@fortbendcountytx.gov 		County Court at Law 6 
Judge Dean Hrbacek
Allyson George, Probate Auditor
832-471-1167
Allyson.GeorgeCCL6@fortbendcountytx.gov

 

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Please Read Prior to Contacting a Court to Schedule a Hearing

  • Requirements of all Courts
    • To set hearings pertaining to decedent’s estates and guardianship matters, please contact each Court’s respective Probate Auditor. Individual Courts may have additional information and/or requirements that are specific to their Court. To access this information, click the “Staff” tab under the Courts at Law listed in the left navigation menu before calling to schedule a hearing.
    • The following must be filed prior to scheduling a hearing:
      • Decedent’s Estates – (i) The Original Will (or the Original Copy of the Will if the Original Will cannot be produced) must be filed with the County Clerk’s office in accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure; and (ii) Death Certificate must be filed.
      • Guardianships – (i) Applicant attorneys must e-file a copy of his/her certification along with the application; and (ii) All criminal background checks must be completed
  • Please note that Court staff can tell you about the services of the Court and can answer questions about how the Court works; however, Court staff cannot give legal advice or answer legal questions. If you need someone to research the law and give you legal advice, you should consult an attorney.
  • You can check the status of filings online by visiting the Records Search page.
  • For questions about fees, filings, and status of filings, contact the County Clerk’s Office.

 

Probate Information

General Decedent Dies with Will

Decedent Dies without Will

 

Guardianship Information

 

Guardianship Proceedings

 

Registration of Guardianships, Effective June 1, 2018 Senate Bill 1096, passed during the 85th Legislature, Regular Session, and will affect the appointment of guardians. The tasks associated with implementing the bill are largely the responsibility of the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC) but they will also affect the courts and the clerks. The JBCC wants to take this opportunity to make the courts, clerks and public aware of the upcoming changes. Go to:http://www.txcourts.gov/jbcc/guardianship-registration/

Guardianship Resources

Heirship Proceedings
Proposed Applications for Determination of Heirship and Letters of AdministrationMUSTbe filed separately.
 
 

Other

Disclaimer
The information contained in this site was valid at the time of posting. Fort Bend County assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of errors, omissions or discrepancies. Moreover, Fort Bend County is not responsible for the content nor endorses any site which has a link from this site. Finally, the information contained here is not all inclusive, and the  Texas Estates Code is your source for information. For additional information, please review our Privacy Policy.
Administrative Boards

Juvenile Board
For persons desiring to address the Juvenile Board, please submit a written request to the Honorable Toni Wallace, Chairman, 301 Jackson Street, Room 101, Richmond, Texas 77469. Please include a daytime telephone number and complete mailing address.

Board of County Court at Law Judges
For any person desiring to address the Board of County Courts at Law Judges, please submit a written request to the Honorable Toni M. Wallace, Chairman, 301 Jackson Street, Room 101, Richmond, Texas 77469. Please include a daytime telephone number and complete mailing address.

Council of Judges
For any person desiring to address the Council of Judges, please submit a written request to the Honorable Christian Becerra, Local Administrative Judge, 301 Jackson Street, Room 101, Richmond, Texas 77469. Please include a daytime telephone number and complete mailing address.

Staff | Associate County Courts at Law

 

Steven Cordona, Bailiff
Telephone: 281-238-3283

Deputy Cordona provides courtroom security and security to the Judge and his staff.

 

Eralyn Fisher, Court Coordinator
Telephone: 281-344-4424
Email: Eralyn.Fisher@fortbendcountytx.gov

Eralyn Fisher, Court Coordinator, is responsible for ensuring that the court functions in an efficient and expeditious manner. Ms. Fisher maintains the court’s dockets, performs administrative and budgetary duties and answers general inquiries concerning cases filed.

How do I obtain a copy of my juvenile record?
A written request must be filed with the County Clerk’s office. The request must be specific in stating what documents are needed and why they are being requested. When picking up the requested copies from the County Clerk’s office, valid identification will be required.
Why can’t I look up my child’s case on-line or see a copy of the court’s docket?
Juvenile cases are confidential and on-line access and access to the entire docket would violate that confidentiality.
What is the proper courtroom etiquette?
  • No cameras, video or audio recording devices are allowed in the courtroom.
  • No beverages, food, or gum in the courtroom.
  • Cell phones must be placed on silent or off while in the courtroom. No cell phone use will be allowed in the courtroom without the prior permission of the Judge. If you must use, take, or make a telephone call, please step outside of the courtroom.
  • Failure to abide by the foregoing courtroom rules may result in your removal from the courtroom or punishment pursuant to the Texas Government Code.
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