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States→Texas→Presidio County→Costs & Fees

How Much Does Probate Cost in Presidio County, Texas?

Understanding what probate costs before you start helps you plan and avoid surprises. Here's what families in Presidio County can expect.

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Probate costs in Presidio County vary widely depending on estate size, whether disputes arise, and how much professional help you use. Here's what drives the total.

In Texas, attorney fees are based on reasonable compensationTex. Est. Code § 352.051 (reasonable and necessarily incurred fees; no statutory percentage)Verified May 1, 2026 and typically run 2%Tex. Est. Code § 352.051 (reasonable and necessarily incurred fees; no statutory percentage)Verified May 1, 2026 to 4%Tex. Est. Code § 352.051 (reasonable and necessarily incurred fees; no statutory percentage)Verified May 1, 2026 of estate value. For simpler estates, flat-fee arrangements with Marfa-area attorneys are common.

See what probate is likely to cost in Presidio County:

Court filing fees to open probate are $360Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §§ 133.151, 135.102; SB 41 (87th Leg., eff. 1/1/2022)Verified May 1, 2026 in Texas, plus additional fees for motions and final accounting.

Attorney fees in Presidio County typically range from 2%Tex. Est. Code § 352.051 (reasonable and necessarily incurred fees; no statutory percentage)Verified May 1, 2026 to 4%Tex. Est. Code § 352.051 (reasonable and necessarily incurred fees; no statutory percentage)Verified May 1, 2026 of estate value, though many local attorneys offer flat-rate arrangements for straightforward cases. Executor compensation in Texas is 2%Tex. Est. Code § 352.002 (5% commission on cash receipts/disbursements under § 352.002(a); excludes funds on hand/in financial institutions at death, life insurance, and cash distributions to heirs per § 352.002(b); aggregate cap of 5% of gross FMV). Calculator estimates effective compensation on the gross estate at 2–4% (industry-typical); statutory rate is not applied directly because the cash-flow base is not collected here.Verified May 1, 2026 to 4%Tex. Est. Code § 352.002 (5% commission on cash receipts/disbursements under § 352.002(a); excludes funds on hand/in financial institutions at death, life insurance, and cash distributions to heirs per § 352.002(b); aggregate cap of 5% of gross FMV). Calculator estimates effective compensation on the gross estate at 2–4% (industry-typical); statutory rate is not applied directly because the cash-flow base is not collected here.Verified May 1, 2026 of estate value based on reasonable payment for time and effort managing the estate.

Texas requires publishing legal notices to creditors in Presidio County newspapers, typically costing $200-$500. Professional appraisals for real estate, business interests, or collections add another $300-$600 per property.

The District Court / County Court at Law may require a surety bond unless the will explicitly waives it. When required, annual premiums run about 0.5%Tex. Est. Code § 305.101Verified May 1, 2026 of estate value.

Probate at the District Court / County Court at Law typically takes 6 monthsTex. Est. Code §§ 205.001/205.006Verified May 1, 2026 to 12 monthsTex. Est. Code §§ 205.001/205.006Verified May 1, 2026, during which these costs add up. Much of that timeline is the 4 monthsTex. Est. Code § 355.060 (121-day bar triggered by optional § 308.054 notice); § 355.001 (no fixed deadline without such notice)Verified May 1, 2026 creditor claim window—a mandatory waiting period that extends the process regardless of estate complexity.

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  • Tex. Est. Code § 305.101
  • Tex. Est. Code § 352.002 (5% commission on cash receipts/disbursements under § 352.002(a); excludes funds on hand/in financial institutions at death, life insurance, and cash distributions to heirs per § 352.002(b); aggregate cap of 5% of gross FMV). Calculator estimates effective compensation on the gross estate at 2–4% (industry-typical); statutory rate is not applied directly because the cash-flow base is not collected here.
  • Tex. Est. Code § 352.051 (reasonable and necessarily incurred fees; no statutory percentage)
  • Tex. Est. Code § 355.060 (121-day bar triggered by optional § 308.054 notice); § 355.001 (no fixed deadline without such notice)
  • Tex. Est. Code §§ 205.001/205.006
  • Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §§ 133.151, 135.102; SB 41 (87th Leg., eff. 1/1/2022)

Data sourced from Texas statutes and official state code. How we research.

Frequently Asked Questions

Total probate costs usually run 3–8% of the estate value. For Presidio County, that means filing fees ($360 to open), attorney fees, executor compensation, publication costs, and possibly a bond. The calculator on this page runs the math for your estate size.

The petition to open probate costs $360 in Presidio County. Additional filings during administration (inventory, accounting, final petition) can add to the total. The calculator above shows the full picture.

Texas uses "reasonable fees" — usually hourly billing or a percentage of the estate. Typical range is 2%–4% of estate value, negotiable based on complexity.

Texas allows "reasonable" executor compensation, typically 1–5% of estate value depending on complexity. Family executors often waive fees because the fee is taxable income while an inheritance is not.

Yes. Texas estates under $75,000 can use a small estate affidavit and avoid most probate costs. Check the Texas self-filing assessment to see if this applies.

A revocable living trust skips probate entirely — no filing fee, no attorney schedule, no executor commission. The cost of setting up the trust is typically recovered many times over compared to what probate would cost the estate. Create a revocable trust online and keep the estate out of Presidio County probate.

District Court / County Court at Law

Presidio County

300 N. Highland Avenue

Marfa, TX 79843

Phone:

432-729-4812

Fax:

432-729-4313

Email:

carolina.catano@co.presidio.tx.us

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