Round Rock Probate Records Lookup
Round Rock probate court records are maintained by the Williamson County Clerk's office in Georgetown, the county seat. Round Rock is in Williamson County, so all probate cases for residents here go through the county system. The Williamson County Clerk, Nancy E. Rister, manages the probate records office. You can search for cases using the county's online Civil, Family, and Probate Case Records system. For in-person visits, the courthouse in Georgetown is about 10 minutes north of Round Rock on I-35. Filing fees for a new probate application start around $360. E-filing through eFileTexas is available for all probate matters.
Round Rock Overview
Round Rock Probate Court Office
Round Rock residents file probate cases at the Williamson County Clerk's office in Georgetown. The courthouse is at 405 Martin Luther King Street. Under Texas Estates Code Chapter 51, you file probate in the county where the deceased person lived. For Round Rock residents, that is Williamson County.
The Recording and Vitals office on the basement level is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Courts section on the second floor is open until 5:00 PM. Williamson County received the Five Star Vital Award in 2023 for their records management practices. A law library is available at the courthouse for self-help research.
| Office | Williamson County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Nancy E. Rister |
| Address | 405 Martin Luther King St. Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| Phone | 512-943-1515 |
| Hours | Recording: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Courts: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | Williamson County Clerk |
Searching Round Rock Probate Records
Williamson County has an online Civil, Family, and Probate Case Records system. You can search by party name, case number, or case type. This covers open and some closed cases with docket entries, hearing dates, and party information.
The statewide re:SearchTX system also covers Williamson County. You can look up probate cases by name or case number. For in-person searches, visit the clerk's office in Georgetown during business hours. Staff can pull files and make copies.
Certified copies cost $5 per document plus $1 per page. Plain copies are $1 per page. Public access terminals may be available at the courthouse for searching records on site.
The Ancestor Hunt directory lists free online sources for Texas probate records and wills, including Williamson County resources.
This directory is useful for finding historical probate records and wills that have been digitized and made available online for free.
Probate Filing for Round Rock Residents
Independent administration under Texas Estates Code Chapter 257 is the most common type of probate case. The executor manages the estate with minimal court involvement. This means lower costs and faster resolution in most cases.
Muniment of title under Chapter 256 works for estates with no unpaid debts besides a mortgage. No executor is appointed. The will serves as the proof of ownership for property transfers. This is popular in Williamson County where many estates consist mainly of a home.
Small estates under $75,000 (not counting the homestead) can use a Small Estate Affidavit. All heirs must sign. Two disinterested witnesses are required. You file it at least 30 days after the death. Heirship proceedings under Chapter 304 handle cases where someone dies without a will.
Note: Williamson County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, so the probate court caseload has been increasing steadily in recent years.
Round Rock Probate Fees
Filing fees in Williamson County are about $360 for a new probate application. This covers the base fee and state-mandated surcharges.
Other fees include:
- Citation service: varies by method
- Certified copies: $5 per document plus $1 per page
- Letters Testamentary: $2 each
- Subsequent filings: about $120 each
E-filing through eFileTexas is mandatory for attorneys. Fee waivers are available for qualifying individuals. Forms are at the clerk's office or on the Texas Courts website.
Probate Help in Round Rock
The Williamson County Law Library at the courthouse has resources for self-represented filers. The Texas State Law Library offers free guides. TexasLawHelp.org has step-by-step probate instructions. Court forms are at txcourts.gov.
The State Bar of Texas referral service is (800) 252-9690. Legal aid organizations in the Austin area may also serve Williamson County residents who meet income guidelines.
Williamson County and Nearby Cities
Round Rock is in Williamson County. All probate filings go through the Williamson County Clerk in Georgetown. Visit the Williamson County page for full details.
View Williamson County Probate Court Records
Nearby cities include Georgetown, Leander, Austin, and New Braunfels.