Estate Planning for Parker County, Texas Property Owners

For most Parker 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 Parker County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the County Probate Court. The two tools that keep a Parker 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 Probate Court 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 Parker County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Parker 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 Parker County are recorded with the County Clerk in Weatherford, TX 76086.

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 Parker County. A transfer on death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Parker 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 Parker County

Solo PracticeFort Worth, TX

Catherine H. Goodman, PLLC

Serves 4 counties

Fort Worth solo practice in the Fort Worth Club Building handling independent and dependent probate administration, contested and uncontested matters, and guardianship for Tarrant County families. Catherine Goodman is board certified in estate planning and probate law and takes will contests and trust and fiduciary litigation as well as drafting wills and directives.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationTrust LitigationGuardianship

Office
306 W. 7th Street, Suite 306Fort Worth, TX 76102

Solo PracticeWeatherford, TX

Gary F. Westenhover, Attorney at Law

Serves 8 counties

Weatherford solo practice on South Main Street with more than 40 years in the North Texas courts. Maintains an active probate litigation practice across Parker, Palo Pinto, Jack, Johnson, Tarrant, Wise, Hood, and Erath counties, and handles estate administration, guardianship, and wills and trusts. Gary F. Westenhover is board certified in estate planning and probate law.

PracticesEstate PlanningEstate AdministrationProbateGuardianshipand 3 more

Office
101 South Main StreetWeatherford, TX 76086

FirmFort Worth, TX

Katten Benson Zachry Golightly, LLP

Serves 4 counties

Fort Worth elder law and estate planning firm serving Tarrant County and North Central Texas. Handles probate after a death, including independent administration, heirship determination, the 90-day inventory, and creditor notice, plus guardianship, Medicaid and long-term care planning, and supplemental needs trusts. All of its attorneys belong to the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateElder LawGuardianshipand 3 more

Office
4763 Barwick Drive, Suite 100Fort Worth, TX 76132

FirmGranbury, TX

The Law Offices of Rob Christian

Serves 6 counties

Granbury firm serving Hood, Parker, Johnson, Bosque, and Erath counties, alongside a criminal defense practice. Handles probate, muniment of title for small estates, and out-of-court heirship affidavits, plus wills, trusts including special needs trusts, powers of attorney, and guardianship.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateGuardianshipPower Of Attorneyand 2 more

Office
1405 West Pearl StreetGranbury, TX 76048
Free consultation

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

FirmCedar Park, TX

Robbins Estate Law

Serves 5 counties

Estate planning and probate firm based in Cedar Park with six more offices across Austin, Round Rock, Bellaire, and Arlington. Handles probate administration and avoidance, muniment of title, small estate affidavits, trust administration, guardianship, will contests, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. Eight attorneys split between planning and probate teams.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 7 more

Office
13625 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Bldg 5, Ste 200Cedar Park, TX 78613
Free consultation
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