Travis County Probate Attorney

Travis County has dedicated probate courts staffed by experienced judges who handle estate matters exclusively. If you need to open a probate proceeding in Travis County — whether for a loved one who lived in Austin, or for real estate located in Travis County — the attorneys at Cowan & Associates, PLLC have the local experience you need.

Travis County Probate Court

Travis County Probate Court is located at the Travis County Courthouse in downtown Austin. The court handles all probate proceedings for decedents who lived in Travis County, as well as ancillary probate for out-of-state estates that include Texas real property. Our attorneys practice regularly in Travis County Probate Court and maintain strong working relationships with court staff.

Opening a Travis County Probate Proceeding

To open probate in Travis County, an application must be filed with the probate court along with the original will (if one exists), a death certificate, and other required documentation. The court will then schedule a hearing to admit the will to probate and appoint an executor or administrator. Our attorneys handle all filing and hearing appearances on your behalf.

Travis County Probate Timeline

• Application filing and initial notice — Week 1–2
• Probate hearing and letters testamentary — Week 3–4 (typical)
• Notice to creditors and claims period — 4 months minimum
• Asset collection, debt payment, tax filings — Ongoing
• Final accounting and distribution — Varies by complexity

Travis County Real Estate in Probate

Austin's real estate market means many Travis County estates include significant property interests. Whether the property needs to be sold to pay debts, transferred to beneficiaries, or distributed among multiple heirs, our attorneys handle the legal mechanics of real estate transfer in Travis County probate proceedings.

Serving All of Travis County

Our Austin office serves clients throughout Travis County including Austin, Bee Cave, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Manor, Pflugerville, Rollingwood, West Lake Hills, and all surrounding communities.