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Renaissance Tower - 1201 Elm Street, Suite 2200E, Dallas, TX 75270
Phone: (214) 653-7099
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (except for court approved holidays)


Request for Letters:  Only the appointed personal representative or Attorney of Record may request letters. Proof of identification and payment of $2.00 per letter is required.  If you are the attorney of record, you may E-file your request.

Will Deposits: When depositing a will with this office a copy of your identification and a $5 fee is required.

Small Estates:  A copy of the death certificate, a filing fee of $360.00 must be received at the time of filing.  Your application must also be filled out completely, including signed and notarized with two disinterested witnesses. The decedent must be deceased 30 days before the filing of a small estate.

Affidavit of Heirships:  This document must be filed with the Recording Division, not at the Probate Division.