Estate Planning for Wilson County, Texas Property Owners

For most Wilson 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.

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

Without a recorded beneficiary designation or a trust, Wilson County property passes through the County Court — even simple Texas probates run 4+ months and start with $360 in 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 Wilson County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Wilson 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 Wilson County are recorded with the County Clerk in Floresville, TX 78114.

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

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Wilson 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 Wilson County

Solo PracticeSan Antonio, TX

Maverick Law, P.C.

Serves 5 counties

Solo practice near downtown San Antonio serving Bexar County and the surrounding Guadalupe, Kendall, Wilson, and Comal counties. Brian Maverick, board certified in estate planning and probate law since 2009, takes families through probate, transfers a decedent's real estate and business interests to heirs or will beneficiaries, and handles guardianships. Free initial consultation.

PracticesEstate PlanningEstate AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 4 more

Office
6515 BroadwaySan Antonio, TX 78209
Free consultation

FirmSeguin, TX

Texas Horizons Law Group PLLC

Since 2019 · Serves 5 counties

Established in 2019, Texas Horizons Law Group offers estate planning and probate services on a flat-fee basis from offices in Seguin and New Braunfels. Over 80 years of combined legal experience in estate planning, probate, real estate, business, and oil and gas law.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBusiness SuccessionPower Of AttorneyTrusts

Office
536 E. Court St.Seguin, TX 78155
Free consultationVirtual consultations

Solo PracticeSan Antonio, TX

Wincott Law Firm, P.C.

Serves 8 counties

San Antonio practice near Loop 410 and Broadway serving Bexar County and seven surrounding counties. Represents executors and administrators, obtains letters testamentary, and handles heirship matters, after-death property transfers, and real estate deeds, alongside wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Attorney Tammy L. Wincott is an Air Force veteran; most matters are flat-fee.

PracticesEstate PlanningEstate AdministrationProbateHeirship Declarationsand 4 more

Office
900 NE Loop 410, Building D, Suite 410San Antonio, TX 78209
Virtual consultations

Solo PracticeLaredo, TX

The J.M. Dickerson Law Firm PLLC

Serves 5 counties

Laredo firm serving Webb and Zapata counties since 1995, with a second office in New Braunfels. Joseph Michael Dickerson is board certified in estate planning and probate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and handles probate court filings, creditor and beneficiary notice, asset inventories, and distribution, plus wills, trusts, and business formation.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateTax PlanningAsset ProtectionBusiness Formation

Office
2 Lindenwood Dr.Laredo, TX 78045
Free consultation

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
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