Estate Planning for Burleson County, Texas Property Owners

For most Burleson County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.

Record a TOD deedWhere to recordLocal attorneys

For a Burleson County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the County Court. The two tools that keep a Burleson County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the County Clerk, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.

Without a recorded beneficiary designation or a trust, Burleson County property passes through the County Court — even simple Texas probates run 4+ months and start with $360 in filing fees. Texas also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Burleson County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Burleson County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the County Clerk during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.

Before recording, a Texas transfer on death deed is signed with notary acknowledgmentTex. Estates Code 114.001 to 114.106Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathTex. Estates Code 114.001 to 114.106Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

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Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for Burleson County are recorded with the County Clerk in Caldwell, TX 77836.

The County Clerk charges $25 for the first page plus $4 for each additional page. Recording a 2-page transfer on death deed in Burleson County comes to $29. A transfer on death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Burleson County

Recording fees

Base fee (first page)$25
Each additional page$4
Transfer tax on a TOD deedExempt

Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 118.011(a)(2), § 118.0216, § 118.025

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Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Burleson County

FirmBryan, TX

Bruchez & Goss, P.C.

Since 1982 · Serves 4 counties

Bryan firm in the Brazos Valley serving Brazos, Grimes, Robertson, and Burleson counties, whose founding members began practicing here in 1982 and who count over 100 years of combined attorney experience. Its estate attorneys structure wills, trusts, and family limited partnerships, handle probate court administration, and take probate litigation.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationBusiness LawTrusts

Office
3740 Copperfield Drive, Suite 101Bryan, TX 77802
Free consultation

Solo PracticeCollege Station, TX

Richard D. Talbert Attorney at Law, P.C.

Since 1986 · Serves 5 counties

Brazos Valley solo practice serving College Station, Bryan, and Caldwell with more than 40 years of experience in estate planning. Handles probate and trust services, wills and trusts, powers of attorney, and business transaction law.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateTax PlanningBusiness Lawand 2 more

Office
426 Tarrow St, Suite 103College Station, TX 77840

FirmCollege Station, TX

West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, P.C.

Serves 7 counties

Bryan/College Station firm serving the Brazos Valley from Emerald Plaza, with a second office in central Austin. Handles probate and estate administration, probate settlements and disputes, estate management, wills and trusts, and family business planning. Weldon Russell is board certified in estate planning and probate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

PracticesEstate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationProbateand 4 more

Office
1515 Emerald PlazaCollege Station, TX 77845

Solo PracticeRockwall, TX

The Cramer Law Group

Since 1994 · Serves the whole state

Rockwall solo practice serving Rockwall, Dallas, Kaufman, and Collin counties, and Texas statewide since 1994. Michael Cramer drafts wills, revocable living trusts, and special needs trusts, handles trust administration, and litigates will and trust contests. Services are offered in English and Spanish, and the initial case evaluation is complimentary.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTrust Litigationand 3 more

Office
2255 Ridge Road, Suite 208Rockwall, TX 75087
Free consultation

FirmBeaumont, TX

Germer PLLC

Serves the whole state

Beaumont-headquartered Texas firm whose estate group serves Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin counties from its home office. Principals Christopher D. Leavins and Gary W. Coker advise executors, trustees, and beneficiaries on settling estates and managing trusts, handle guardianships, and litigate will contests and trust disputes. Offices in five Texas cities.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 2 more

Office
550 Fannin, Suite 400Beaumont, TX 77701

FirmAustin, TX

Jackson Walker LLP

Serves the whole state

Texas firm whose Trusts & Estates group works from six offices statewide, including Austin, for families, family offices, and closely held businesses. Handles probate, trust, and guardianship administration, fiduciary advice to executors and trustees, and trusts and estates litigation, alongside wealth transfer, business succession, and charitable planning.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 5 more

Office
100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100Austin, TX 78701
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