Judge Randall J. Hoyer

Applies to

Probate application

The probate application must be filed electronically.

Applies to

Will

The Will must not be e-filed with the application.

Applies to

Probate hearing prerequisites

When applicable, the listed probate-hearing prerequisites must be completed and e-filed before requesting a hearing date.

Applies to

Heir consents for independent administration

If seeking independent administration, consents from all heirs must be obtained and e-filed before requesting a hearing date.

Applies to

Affidavit of citation by publication

3. Affidavit of citation by publication in a newspaper for heirship determination. (Clerk prepares citation; you publish and then file affidavit.) The Clerk's Office will handle the citation by publication on the website maintained by OCA.

Applies to

Section 202 057 affidavit or certificate

A Section 202.057 affidavit or certificate must be completed and e-filed before requesting a hearing date.

Contact

Email

If the death occurred outside Lampasas County, email the decedent’s death certificate with the Social Security Number redacted to the specified address.

Contact

Email to chambers

Email the proposed Proof of Death, Order Admitting Will to Probate, Oath, and other hearing documents to the Court at least three days before the hearing.

Deadline

3 business days

An original Will, or a copy of a Will being probated, must be physically filed with the Clerk within three business days of filing the application.

The proposed Proof of Death, Order Admitting Will to Probate, Oath, and other hearing documents must be submitted at least three days before the hearing.