Court 5 Resources
Probate Court No. 5 — Filing Checklists & Procedures
Important: These are Court 5-Specific Resources
The following checklists are published by Tarrant County Probate Court No. 5 (Judge Fransheneka Watson) and reflect Court 5's specific filing requirements. If your case is assigned to a different court, requirements may vary. Kyle Robbins will prepare all filings according to whichever court is assigned to your case.
Probating a Will
Checklist for Probating a Will
The primary checklist for filing an application to probate a will in Court No. 5. Covers required documents, filing order, and hearing preparation steps.
Checklist for Probate of a Copy of a Will
When the original will cannot be located, Texas law allows probate of a copy under certain conditions. This checklist outlines the additional proof and documentation required.
One Minute Prove Up Checklist
A quick-reference guide for attorneys preparing testimony at an uncontested prove-up hearing. Covers the essential questions the judge will expect answered during testimony.
Heirship & Administration
Checklist for Heirship and Administration
Required documents and steps for filing a determination of heirship and application for administration when someone dies without a will. Includes witness requirements and attorney ad litem details.
Court Policies
Court 5 Policies and Procedures
The official policies and procedures manual for Probate Court No. 5. Covers docket management, filing expectations, hearing procedures, and general courtroom rules.
Other Resources
MERP Information
Information about the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP), which allows the state to seek reimbursement from a deceased person's estate for Medicaid benefits paid during their lifetime.
Depositions on Written Questions
Requirements and procedures for depositions on written questions, commonly used in heirship proceedings to obtain testimony from witnesses who cannot appear in court.
Note: Other Tarrant County probate courts (1–4) do not currently publish public checklists. However, the general filing requirements under the Texas Estates Code are consistent across all Tarrant County probate courts. Court-specific preferences — formatting, exhibit organization, hearing procedures — vary by judge. An experienced probate attorney will know each court's expectations.
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