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The Erath County Court at Law's checklist of the twelve requirements the court applies before approving a Small Estate Affidavit.
Applies to a self-represented Small Estate Affidavit filed in the Erath County Court at Law.
The Erath County Court at Law applies twelve requirements before approving a Small Estate Affidavit: there is no will; there is no need for administration; the estate (excluding the homestead and exempt property) does not exceed $50,000; the application is not filed within 30 days of death; any real property is the homestead only; all heirs are listed and sworn; two disinterested witnesses sign; a Medicaid Estate Recovery Program statement is included; and a hearing is held only if needed.
The Erath County Court at Law applies twelve requirements before approving a Small Estate Affidavit: there is no will; there is no need for administration; the estate (excluding the homestead and exempt property) does not exceed $50,000; the application is not filed within 30 days of death; any real property is the homestead only; all heirs are listed and sworn; two disinterested witnesses sign; a
Reviewer note: Composed 2026-09-06 from the county-site document (read in full). Court-specific CCL self-represented probate checklist; no judge join.
The Precinct 4 justice court's instruction letter: a plea of no contest or guilty makes the fine and costs due, a not-guilty plea brings a mailed court date, remittances by money order or cashier's check only (personal checks returned), juveniles 16 and under must contact the court with a parent or guardian before the appearance date, and payment online or by phone.
3 verbatim requirements from Checklist.