Estate Planning for Guadalupe County, Texas Property Owners

For most Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the County Court (Constitutional) / County Courts at Law. The two tools that keep a Guadalupe 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, Guadalupe County property passes through the County Court (Constitutional) / County Courts at Law — 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 Guadalupe County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe County are recorded with the County Clerk in Seguin, TX 78155.

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

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe 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

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

Solo PracticeSan Antonio, TX

Maverick Law, P.C.

Serves 5 counties

Solo practice near downtown San Antonio serving Bexar County and the surrounding Guadalupe, Kendall, Wilson, and Comal counties. Brian Maverick, board certified in estate planning and probate law since 2009, takes families through probate, transfers a decedent's real estate and business interests to heirs or will beneficiaries, and handles guardianships. Free initial consultation.

PracticesEstate PlanningEstate AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 4 more

Office
6515 BroadwaySan Antonio, TX 78209
Free consultation

FirmSeguin, TX

Texas Horizons Law Group PLLC

Since 2019 · Serves 5 counties

Established in 2019, Texas Horizons Law Group offers estate planning and probate services on a flat-fee basis from offices in Seguin and New Braunfels. Over 80 years of combined legal experience in estate planning, probate, real estate, business, and oil and gas law.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBusiness SuccessionPower Of AttorneyTrusts

Office
536 E. Court St.Seguin, TX 78155
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