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Beyond the requirements for an original will (Estates Code § 256.156): the application and prayer must say a copy is offered, the copy tendered to the clerk, the application must explain why a copy is probated, the diligence to find the original and facts overcoming the revocation presumption; posting with the correct title; citation to all interested persons with personal service on heirs at law (§ 258.002; mail service 20 days before the return day, § 51.052) or sworn waivers acknowledging the right to contest; publication for transient, unknown-address or non-resident heirs; for a codicil copy, personal citation or specific waivers by the beneficiaries of the original will; proof of execution if the will is not self-proved (§§ 256.153–.154) and testimony that the copy is an exact duplicate; affidavits or live testimony of two disinterested witnesses on the heirs; proof of death and an order reflecting the copy, the diligence and the overcome presumption; statements of facts, unsigned affidavit, proof of death, oath and a separate proposed order e-filed before setting; attorney verification.
Applies to attorneys setting applications to probate a copy of a will or codicil in Bexar County Probate Court No. 2 (Judge Veronica Vasquez). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
PROBATING A COPY OF A WILL CHECKLIST Procedures: Please e-file all appropriate documents for your case with the Bexar County Probate Clerk’s office, including Proposed Orders, Statement of Facts and Proof of Death for review. Once the checklist is fully completed, the applicant’s attorney can set this matter for hearing. FIAT is required, please use one of the templates attached. FIAT is required,
Reviewer note: Composed 2026-09-08 from the TOPICs custody file (two pages; native text layer read in full).
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