Effective11/08/2017
Cause No. _________________
In Re: THE ESTATE OF § IN THE PROBATE COURT
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DECEASED § DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
HEARING REQUEST FORM
UNCONTESTED DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP
To obtain a setting, complete the appropriate Hearing Request Form and email to
hearingrequest@dentoncounty.com. A hearing will not be set until all boxes have been checked
or marked as not applicable. The Probate Staff will review the file to make sure all necessary steps
have been completed. If a step has not been completed, you will receive an email from the Probate
Staff. Once the Probate Staff has approved the Hearing Request Form, the staff will email you the
following docket entry has been made: Hearing Request Form Approved. After the Hearing
Request Form has been approved, please contact the Probate Court Coordinator to obtain a setting
that is convenient for you.
IF SEEKING AN ADMINISTARATION, MUST ALSO COMPLETE APPROPRIATE
REQUEST FORM WHETHER INDEPENDENT OR DEPENDENT
□ 1. Required affidavit(s) of Applicant(s) supporting Application for Determination of
Heirship have been filed with the Court. Texas Estates Code §202.007
□ 2. Citation has been posted.
***Denton County Clerks’ Office REQUIRES a Citation Request Form be
completed in order to obtain citations. The Clerks’ Citation Request Form is
found on the Denton County website at:
http:dentoncounty.com/departments/county-courts/probate-court.aspx***
□ 3. Citation by Publication has been returned and publisher’s affidavit filed with
Court. Texas Estates Code §202.052
□ 4. Requirement of personal service on (1) each distributee who is 12 years of age or
older, and (2) the managing conservator, guardian, or ad litem of each child under
12 years of age has been met. Proof of Service or Waivers of Service of Citation
for each distributee have been filed with the Court. Texas Estates Code §202.051
Parent, managing conservator, guardian, or ad litem may not waive or accept
service for a minor child over 12 years of age. EST §202.056 (b)(2)
□ 5. Applicant will present an original certified Death Certificate to the Court
upon arrival at the prove up hearing.