Estate Planning & Probate in La Salle County, Texas

There are two reasons people look up La Salle County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use La Salle County's actual court and recording details.

The Probate Process in La Salle County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In La Salle County, probate runs through the County/District Clerk at 101 Courthouse Square, Suite 107, Cotulla.

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Probate Court Record

County/District Clerk

La Salle County

Address

101 Courthouse Square, Suite 107Cotulla, TX 78014

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing required for attorneys
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

La Salle County

$25 for the first page plus $4 for each additional page; a 2-page TOD deed records for $29; TOD deeds are exempt from transfer tax.

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Verified July 14, 2026 · Source

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