Estate Planning & Probate in Upshur County, Texas

Upshur County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local County Court details.

The Probate Process in Upshur 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 Upshur County, probate runs through the County Court at 150 E Jefferson, Gilmer.

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Probate Court Record

County Court

Upshur County

Address

150 E JeffersonGilmer, TX 75644

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for lunch); Friday, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing required for attorneysSelf-filing allowed
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Upshur 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.

Full recording details →

Verified July 14, 2026 · Source

Local Procedures at the County Court

Civil-Probate-Guardianship filing fee schedule published on County Clerk page

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