Search Tarrant County Probate Court 1 Records, Estate Filings, Guardianship Help & Hearings
Use official Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1, County Clerk Probate, court record search, probate forms, guardianship resources, fee schedules, and hearing contacts to find the right court path before you file, pay, request copies, or rely on a probate record.
If you are searching for Tarrant County Probate Court 1, choose the task closest to what you need. Probate users usually need one of six paths: case search, document copies, estate filing, guardianship reporting, fees and eFiling, or hearing and courtroom contact.
🔎 Search probate case records or court calendar
Use this for: probate case information, court calendars, case-number lookup, party-name search, and basic public case status.
Best official source: Tarrant County court record search resources linked from county probate pages.
Before acting: verify anything legally important against official Tarrant County records, not a private search site or old cached listing.
Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1 Quick Facts Before You Search
Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1 is one of Tarrant County’s statutory probate courts in Fort Worth, Texas. The official county pages list Judge Patricia Burns, the courthouse location at 100 W. Weatherford St, Room 260A, Fort Worth, TX 76196, court phone 817-884-1200, and office hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The official court directory also lists key Probate Court No. 1 staff, including Associate Judge Quentin McGown, Court Administrator Kimberly A. Collier, Court Coordinator Courtney Holcomb, Auditor Livia Barton, Court Investigator Angela D. Gaither, Probate Analyst Kelly Moseley, and Probate Assistant Meghan Arbuckle. For filing, copies, citations, and clerk services, users still need the County Clerk Probate office, not only the judge’s courtroom.
What This Tarrant County Probate Court 1 Guide Covers
Official Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1 Path
Probate Court No. 1 hears matters involving or related to the probate of wills, administration of decedent estates, estate administrations for people who died without a will, determination of heirs, guardianships for incapacitated persons and minors, trust matters, and involuntary mental health commitment. The court may also hear lawsuits connected to a decedent’s estate or ward’s estate, including claims involving a personal representative.
For a user, the court path is not one single link. Probate Court No. 1 is the judge’s court and courtroom office. County Clerk Probate is the filing, copies, citations, and clerk-service office. Tarrant County court record search is the online public search path. eFileTexas is the electronic filing portal. If you use the wrong office for the wrong task, you will lose time.
Records Search & Calendars
Use Tarrant County court record search for probate case information and calendars, then verify legally important information through official county records.
Official search firstForms, Fees & Probate Clerk
Use the County Clerk Probate pages for probate filing, copies, citations, fee schedules, frequently used forms, eFiling, and payment instructions.
Use the right officeCore rules before you search or file
- Use the official Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1 page for judge, courtroom, probate, guardianship, mental health, policies, hearings, trials, and court staff.
- Use the County Clerk Probate Courts page for filings, copies, frequently used forms, fee schedules, citations, payment links, and probate clerk instructions.
- Use Tarrant County court record search for public case information and probate calendars.
- Do not treat a public search result as a certified copy, signed order, letters testamentary, letters of administration, or guardianship letters.
- Call 817-884-1069 for information on obtaining copies of probate documents.
- Call 817-884-1770 for information regarding filing a probate document through the Probate Clerk office.
How to Search Tarrant County Probate Court 1 Case Records Online
Most Tarrant probate searches fail because users start with a private record website, a generic lawyer page, a cached old court listing, or the wrong court number. Start with the official county record search route, then use Court No. 1 or the Probate Clerk depending on what you need next.
Open Tarrant County court record search
Use the official Tarrant County court record search route linked from county resources. Probate case records and calendars are searched through that official path.
Search by case number, decedent name, ward name, or party name
Use the full case number when available. If you do not have it, search by decedent name, ward name, fiduciary name, applicant name, attorney name, or party name. If the first search fails, try alternate spellings and middle initials.
Confirm whether the case belongs to Probate Court No. 1
Tarrant County has Probate Court No. 1 and Probate Court No. 2. Confirm the court number, case type, judge, hearing setting, and docket activity before filing documents or calling courtroom staff.
Decide whether you need a case lookup or a document copy
Case information is not the same as a court document. If you need a certified copy, letters, order, citation, or a document from the file, use County Clerk Probate instructions and copy contact numbers.
Use the correct staff contact before hearings or filings
For Probate Court No. 1 court-specific questions, use the Court Directory. For filing, copies, fees, and citations, use the County Clerk Probate office. This small distinction prevents many delays.
What Tarrant County Probate Court 1 Records May Help You Confirm
A probate record can help confirm that a case exists, identify the court number, show case type, locate hearing or calendar activity, and connect the matter to an estate, ward, trust, guardianship, or mental health proceeding. But an online result should not be treated as a complete court file.
How it helps: Confirms whether the case is assigned to Probate Court No. 1 or Probate Court No. 2.
Next step: Use the case number when calling the court, Probate Clerk, copy office, or eFiling support.
How it helps: Shows whether the matter involves a will, independent administration, dependent administration, small estate, heirship, guardianship, trust, or mental health issue.
Next step: Use the correct form page, fee schedule, and staff contact for that case type.
How it helps: Helps users check court calendar activity or understand whether a hearing may already be scheduled.
Next step: Contact the Court Coordinator or appropriate staff if a hearing needs to be confirmed, reset, or prepared for.
How it helps: Identifies the case and document type you may need from the Probate Clerk.
Next step: Call 817-884-1069 for information on obtaining copies of probate documents.
Tarrant County Probate Court 1 Estate, Heirship, Muniment and Small Estate Help
Probate Court No. 1 provides probate resources for court-supervised cases involving deceased persons, including the management of property or money and compliance with legal requirements. The court explains that annual accountings are required of dependent personal representatives who handle property or funds. Court staff audit accounts and reports, follow up on deficiencies, and enforce Texas Estates Code compliance when personal representatives fail to act as required.
The Probate Court No. 1 probate page links to court policies, pro se policy, probate court records search, filing fees, service and other fees, small estate affidavit and instructions, practitioner resources, the intestacy manual, uncontested docket drafting considerations, and ad litem manual materials. It also provides sample orders for standard probate of will, muniment of title, muniment after four years, independent administration with will annexed, independent administration and heirship, probate will with agreement for independent administration, will not produced in court, probate of will and codicil, and related waivers.
Use this path when a will must be admitted to probate and a court order is needed to prove the will and appoint or confirm the proper authority.
Use this path when a will may be used to transfer title without full administration, if Texas law and the facts support that limited route.
Use this path when the estate may proceed with less ongoing court supervision, often through a will provision or agreement among necessary parties.
Use this path when court supervision is required, including accountings, inventories, approval of actions, and closer court monitoring.
Use this path when heirs must be legally determined under Texas law, often when there is no will or the estate needs court determination of heirs.
Use the official small estate affidavit and instructions when the matter may qualify. Eligibility rules are strict, so verify before filing.
Tarrant County Probate Court 1 vs Probate Clerk, Court Records, eFileTexas and Payment Portals
Tarrant County probate users often mix up several official systems. Probate Court No. 1 is the judge’s court. The County Clerk Probate office handles filings, copies, citations, and clerk procedures. Tarrant County court record search is for public case information and calendars. eFileTexas is for electronic filing. Payment pages may be used for specific documents, ad-litem payments, miscellaneous probate fees, secure attorney access, letters, and citations.
Correct path: Probate Court No. 1 official page for judge, court staff, court directory, probate, guardianship, mental health, hearing, trial, and policy information.
OFFICIAL LINK: Open Probate Court No. 1Correct path: Tarrant County court record search for probate case records and court calendars.
OFFICIAL LINK: Open Court RecordsCorrect path: County Clerk Probate Courts page for probate clerks, filing, copies, eFiling, forms, fees, citations, trust funds, FAQs, and reporting.
OFFICIAL LINK: Open Probate Clerk PageCorrect path: eFileTexas for electronic filing, with Tarrant County probate local rules and filing-code instructions checked before submission.
OFFICIAL LINK: Open eFileTexasFree Tarrant County Probate Search vs Paid Copies, Letters, Citations and Filing Fees
Searching public probate case information may be free through official public access, but official probate services can still involve fees. Copies, certified documents, letters, citations, filings, service fees, ad-litem payments, secure attorney access, and miscellaneous probate payments may all require payment through the proper official process.
The County Clerk Probate page says probate case information can be viewed on the Tarrant County court record search website. It also directs users to call 817-884-1069 for information on obtaining copies of probate documents. For probate filing questions, it lists 817-884-1770. For probate miscellaneous fee payment questions, it lists 817-884-2840.
Use official Tarrant County court record search before paying private record websites or background-check sites.
Call 817-884-1069 for information on how to obtain copies of probate documents.
Call 817-884-1770 for information regarding filing a probate document.
Use official Tarrant County probate payment links only after confirming the case number, payment type, and correct document or service.
Why a Tarrant County Probate Court 1 Case May Not Appear Online
No online result does not automatically mean no probate case exists. The case may be new, sealed, indexed differently, assigned to Probate Court No. 2, unavailable through the search method used, or connected to a restricted guardianship, mental health, trust, or protected-person issue.
Common reasons a Tarrant probate search fails
- Wrong court number: Tarrant County has Probate Court No. 1 and Probate Court No. 2.
- Wrong search portal: Probate case information and calendars should be searched through Tarrant County court record search.
- Wrong name format: Try full legal name, decedent name, ward name, fiduciary name, attorney name, applicant name, or case number.
- Recent filing: New probate filings may need processing before useful search information appears.
- Restricted file: Guardianship, mental health, sealed, protected-person, or confidential records may not be fully public.
- Document not online: A case may be searchable, but document copies may still require a clerk request and fee.
Tarrant County Probate Court 1 Forms, Fees, Citations and eFiling
Tarrant County provides several official probate form and fee paths. Probate Court No. 1 provides probate resources, sample orders, court policies, mental health information, guardianship information, and court directory contacts. The County Clerk Probate Courts page provides frequently used probate forms, eFiling guidance, probate local rules, probate fee schedule, probate service and other fees, online searches, trust funds, FAQs, and reporting resources.
For most practical users, the correct workflow is: identify the case or filing type, read the court policy, check the fee schedule, prepare the correct filing and service documents, use eFileTexas when required, and verify citation or copy requirements before submission. Guessing at this stage can cause rejection, delay, wrong payment, or a missed setting.
Use official County Clerk frequently used probate forms and Probate Court No. 1 probate resources before drafting filings.
Review the current Probate Fee Schedule and Probate Service and Other Fees before filing or paying.
Use eFileTexas with Tarrant County probate filing instructions, filing codes, local rules, and sensitive information rules.
Check citation requirements before filing. Citation delivery, service, posting, publication, and payment rules depend on the filing type.
Probate Court No. 1 offers sample orders as attorney resources, but the court states they are not mandatory forms.
Review local rules and Probate Court No. 1 policies before filing proposed pleadings, orders, inventories, and accountings.
📄 Probate Court No. 1 Probate
Probate policies, records search, filing fees, small estate affidavit, manuals, drafting resources, and sample orders.
Open Probate Resources💳 Probate Fee Schedule
Current Tarrant County probate fee schedule and related probate fee notices.
Open Fee Schedule📌 Service and Other Fees
Posting, personal citation, certified delivery, publication, show cause, subpoena, writ and other service fee guidance.
Open Service FeesTarrant County Probate Court 1 Guardianship, Reports, Court Monitoring and Mental Health Matters
Probate Court No. 1 handles guardianships for incapacitated persons, including minors, and also hears involuntary mental health commitment matters. These are high-stakes cases. They may affect a person’s rights, residence, medical care, money, family relationships, and court-supervised decision-making.
The Probate Court No. 1 court directory lists guardianship-related staff including court investigators, guardianship assistants, an auditor, probate analyst, and court administration contacts. The probate page explains that court staff monitor court-supervised cases, audit accounts and reports, follow up on deficiencies, and enforce compliance with legal requirements. That means guardianship and dependent-administration cases do not end when the first order is signed; reporting and compliance continue.
Use this path for care, placement, annual reports, personal decision-making, and ward-rights issues.
Use this path for assets, accounting, inventories, finances, court approval, and fiduciary duties.
Probate Court No. 1 staff audit accounts and reports and follow up on deficiencies in court-supervised cases.
Use the Probate Court No. 1 Mental Health page and court staff guidance for civil mental health commitment matters.
Official Tarrant County Probate Court 1 Links, Forms, Records and Contacts
Use these official resources first. This helps users avoid wrong court numbers, old forms, private record pages, outdated fee pages, and unofficial payment links.
🏛️ Probate Court No. 1
Official page for Judge Patricia Burns, court jurisdiction, location, staff, probate, guardianship, mental health, and policies.
Open Court No. 1📞 Court Directory
Official Probate Court No. 1 staff directory, room number, phone numbers, hours, and Zoom link information.
Open Court Directory🔎 Records Search
Search probate case records and calendars through Tarrant County court record search.
Open Records Search📂 Probate Clerk
County Clerk Civil Division Probate Courts page for filing, copies, forms, eFiling, fees, procedures, and FAQs.
Open Probate Clerk Page🧾 Probate Resources
Probate Court No. 1 probate page with policies, small estate affidavit, sample orders, and practitioner materials.
Open Probate Resources🛡️ Guardianship
Probate Court No. 1 guardianship section for guardianship-related court guidance and resources.
Open Guardianship Page🧠 Mental Health
Probate Court No. 1 mental health section for civil mental health commitment-related court guidance.
Open Mental Health Page💳 Probate Fee Schedule
County Clerk probate fee schedule, fee notices, service fees, and payment guidance.
Open Fee Schedule💻 eFileTexas
Electronic filing portal used with Tarrant County probate filing rules and local requirements.
Open eFileTexasPhone, address and staff contact details
Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1
100 W. Weatherford St, Room 260A
Fort Worth, TX 76196-0242
Main phone: 817-884-1200
Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Judge Patricia Burns: 817-884-2028
Associate Judge Quentin McGown: 817-212-7037
Court Coordinator Courtney Holcomb: 817-212-7238
Court Administrator Kimberly A. Collier: 817-884-1048
Auditor Livia Barton: 817-884-1047
Court Investigator Angela D. Gaither: 817-884-2189
Probate Analyst Kelly Moseley: 817-884-2789
Probate Assistant Meghan Arbuckle: 817-884-1783
County Clerk Civil Division – Probate Clerks
Room 233, Tarrant County Old Courthouse
100 West Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76196
Filing phone: 817-884-1770
Copy information: 817-884-1069
Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1 Map and Fort Worth Courthouse Location
The official Probate Court No. 1 directory lists the court at 100 W. Weatherford St, Room 260A, Fort Worth, TX 76196-0242, located at the east end of the second floor. The Probate Clerk’s office is separately listed in Room 233. Confirm which office you need before visiting, especially if you are filing documents, obtaining copies, setting a hearing, or making a payment.
Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1
Address: 100 W. Weatherford St, Room 260A, Fort Worth, TX 76196-0242
Tarrant County Probate Court 1 FAQs
Where is Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1 located?
The official court directory lists Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1 at 100 W. Weatherford, Room 260A, Fort Worth, Texas 76196-0242. The directory notes that the courtroom is located at the east end of the second floor.
Who is the judge of Tarrant County Probate Court 1?
The official Tarrant County page lists Judge Patricia Burns for Probate Court No. 1. The directory lists Judge Burns at 817-884-2028 and the court main phone at 817-884-1200.
How do I search Tarrant County Probate Court 1 records?
Use the official Tarrant County court record search link from county probate resources. Search by case number, decedent name, ward name, fiduciary name, attorney name, applicant name, or party name, then confirm whether the case belongs to Probate Court No. 1.
How do I get copies of Tarrant County probate documents?
The County Clerk Probate Courts page says users should call 817-884-1069 for information on obtaining copies of probate documents. Gather the case number, document name, and whether you need certified or non-certified copies before calling.
What is the Tarrant County Probate Clerk phone number?
The County Clerk Civil Division – Probate Clerks office is listed in Room 233 at the Tarrant County Old Courthouse, 100 West Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76196, with phone 817-884-1770.
What does Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1 handle?
Probate Court No. 1 handles probate of wills, estate administrations, heirship determinations, guardianships for incapacitated persons and minors, trust matters, involuntary mental health commitment, and lawsuits connected to an estate or ward.
Where can I find Tarrant County Probate Court 1 estate forms?
Use the official Probate Court No. 1 Probate page and the County Clerk Probate frequently used forms page. The court page includes probate resources, small estate affidavit instructions, sample orders, manuals, filing fees, and service fee links.
Does Tarrant County Probate Court 1 have a Zoom link?
The Probate Court No. 1 court directory lists a Judge Burns Zoom link. Always verify the current Zoom link, hearing setting, and appearance instructions on the official directory or with court staff before a hearing.
Can I file probate documents through eFileTexas?
Texas probate filings often use eFileTexas, but the correct filing code, fees, service requirements, and local rules matter. Check Tarrant County County Clerk Probate instructions and Probate Court No. 1 policies before filing.
Why can’t I find a Tarrant County Probate Court 1 case online?
The case may be new, assigned to Probate Court No. 2, indexed under a different name, restricted, sealed, or not visible through the search method used. Recheck the case number, names, court number, and contact the Probate Clerk or court staff when the result matters.
Best Way to Use Tarrant County Probate Court 1 Records and Filing Resources
The best path is simple: start with the official Tarrant County court record search for case information and calendars, confirm whether the case is assigned to Probate Court No. 1, then use the Probate Court No. 1 page or County Clerk Probate page depending on whether you need a hearing, form, filing, copy, fee, citation, or staff contact.
For filing, do not guess. Use official Probate Court No. 1 probate resources, County Clerk probate forms, eFileTexas, fee schedules, service fees, local rules, citation instructions, court policies, and the Court Directory. That order protects users from the biggest mistakes: wrong court number, wrong office, private record sites, old forms, missing fees, wrong filing code, citation problems, assuming a search result is a certified record, and contacting courtroom staff when the Probate Clerk is the correct office.
Important Notice: This article is an independent informational guide and is not Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1, Tarrant County Clerk, Tarrant County, eFileTexas, a court office, or a law firm. Probate laws, court rules, local rules, filing fees, document access, copy procedures, citations, eFiling instructions, hearing settings, Zoom instructions, court staff assignments, and online search availability can change. Always verify urgent or official matters directly with Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1, the Tarrant County Probate Clerk, or a qualified Texas probate attorney before acting.