Estate Planning for Comal County, Texas Property Owners

For most Comal 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.

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For a Comal County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the County Court at Law No. 1. The two tools that keep a Comal 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, Comal County property passes through the County Court at Law No. 1 — 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 Comal County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Comal 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 Comal County are recorded with the County Clerk in New Braunfels, TX 78130.

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

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Comal 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 Comal County

FirmSan Antonio, TX

Bertsch & Boze Elder Law, PC

Serves 3 counties

San Antonio elder law firm serving Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe counties, led by Carol Bertsch, a Certified Elder Law Attorney. Handles probate administration including muniment of title and determination of heirship, special needs and qualified income trusts, and long-term care Medicaid planning. Probate is quoted as a one-time flat fee.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateElder LawMedicaid Planningand 2 more

Office
8703 BroadwaySan Antonio, TX 78217

Solo PracticeNew Braunfels, TX

Carroll Law Group, PLLC

Serves 3 counties

New Braunfels practice serving Comal, Guadalupe, and Hays counties. George Carroll brings 28 years of experience to probate with and without a will, affidavits of heirship, small estate affidavits, and trust administration, alongside wills, trusts, and Medicaid asset protection planning for farm and family-business owners. Free consultations.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 2 more

Office
2336 Gruene Lake Dr., Suite CNew Braunfels, TX 78130
Free consultation

FirmNew Braunfels, TX

Davidek Law Firm, PLLC

Since 2017 · Serves 3 counties

New Braunfels firm established in 2017 by Beverly Davidek and now five attorneys, serving Comal, Guadalupe, and Hays counties. Probate work covers small estate affidavits, muniment of title, and applications to determine heirship in intestate estates. Davidek has practiced since 1994 and was an Assistant District Attorney in Bexar County.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateGuardianshipAsset Protectionand 3 more

Office
493 S. Seguin AveNew Braunfels, TX 78130

FirmSan Antonio, TX

Hailey-Petty Law Firm, PLLC

Serves 7 counties

San Antonio and Austin firm handling independent and dependent administration, muniment of title, small estate affidavits, letters testamentary, and trust administration for families across Bexar, Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties. Also handles guardianship and Medicaid crisis planning. Free 45-minute estate planning and probate consultations.

PracticesEstate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationProbateand 2 more

Office
17721 Rogers Ranch Parkway, Suite 130San Antonio, TX 78258
Free consultation

Solo PracticeBoerne, TX

Law Office of Lasca A. Arnold, PLLC

Serves 7 counties

Boerne practice in the Texas Hill Country serving Kendall, Bexar, Comal, and Kerr counties, limited to estate planning and probate administration. Lasca Arnold takes executors through probate for letters testamentary, determination of heirship and letters of administration, muniment of title, and small estate affidavits. Free consultation.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateAsset ProtectionPower Of Attorneyand 2 more

Office
140 E Bandera RdBoerne, TX 78006
Free consultation

FirmSan Antonio, TX

Law Offices of Thomas G. Bassler, P.C.

Since 1988 · Serves 4 counties

San Antonio firm near the airport, serving Bexar County and the surrounding Hill Country counties since 1988. Walks executors and administrators through will probate, intestate administration, and the alternatives to probate, and drafts wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Thomas G. Bassler is board certified in estate planning and probate law; Spanish is spoken in the office.

PracticesEstate PlanningEstate AdministrationProbateBusiness FormationReal Estate

Office
306 W Sunset Rd, Suite 119San Antonio, TX 78209
Free consultation
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