Where are wills probated?
In Texas, wills are generally probated in the county where the author (known as the testator) has resided. The county clerk for the testator’s residence handles the filing of wills. The Dallas County Clerk’s office is located downtown at 501 Main Street inside the Dallas County Records Building near the West End. The probate desk is on the second floor of the Records Building. The Tarrant County Clerk’s office is located in the Old Tarrant County Courthouse at 100 Weatherford in the north end of downtown Ft. Worth. The Denton County Clerk’s office is located in the Courts Building at 1450 E. McKinney St. in downtown Denton. The Collin County Clerk’s office is located in the University Courts Facility at 1800 N. Graves St. in McKinney.
