Estate Planning for Jones County, Texas Property Owners

For most Jones 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 Jones County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the County Clerk (Probate Division). The two tools that keep a Jones 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.

Skipping this planning step means the County Clerk (Probate Division) decides who receives the property: a simple Texas probate takes 4+ months and opens with $360 in court 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 Jones County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Jones 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 Jones County are recorded with the County Clerk in Anson, TX 79501.

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

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Jones 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 Jones County

Solo PracticeAbilene, TX

John O. Scott, PLLC

Serves 9 counties

Abilene attorney serving the Big Country and east to Weatherford, Granbury, and Fort Worth. Handles uncontested probate, heirship proceedings, affidavits of heirship, small estate affidavits, and muniment of title, plus wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and transfer-on-death deeds. Publishes flat-fee prices for each and offers a free 15-30 minute initial consultation.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBusiness LawReal Estateand 2 more

Office
104 Pine St, Ste 502Abilene, TX 79601
Free consultationVirtual consultations

Solo PracticeAbilene, TX

Regan Law Firm PLLC

Serves 4 counties

Abilene firm handling probate, estate planning, guardianships, and business formation for Taylor County and the surrounding Big Country. Blaise Regan practices only in those areas and routinely works on estates holding property in several states and assets in LLCs, partnerships, and small businesses. Office visits by appointment.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateGuardianshipBusiness Law

Office
104 Pine Street, Suite 601Abilene, TX 79601

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

FirmFrisco, TX

Jordan Monk Reber, PC

Since 1994 · Serves the whole state

Frisco firm established in 1994 serving Dallas, Collin, and Denton counties, including clients settling a Texas estate from out of state. Its seven lawyers counsel executors through estate administration and probate, prepare death tax and fiduciary income tax returns, and resolve estate and trust conflicts. Most partners are board certified in estate planning and probate law.

PracticesEstate PlanningEstate AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 2 more

Office
3211 Internet Blvd., Suite 230Frisco, TX 75034

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