Where to file
Filed with the probate court handling the estate, in person or through eFileTexas.gov.
Affidavit in Lieu of Inventory
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A privacy-friendly alternative to filing the public inventory. Instead, you swear that every beneficiary already received the asset list privately, keeping the estate's finances out of the public court file. Only allowed when the estate's only unpaid debts are loans tied to specific property, like a mortgage or car loan.
Signatures
Personal Representative signs.
Notarization
The personal representative signs before a notary. Legacywyse plans include virtual notary sessions for supported counties.
What's in the document
Legacywyse fills in from your answers
- Decedent
You complete
- Personal representative
- Appointed role
Case filing fees by county
These are the county fees to open the underlying probate case, from each county's published schedule. For the cost of filing this document into a case that is already open, check the clerk's fee schedule. Fees change, so re-verify before filing.
| County | Independent Admin | Court |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | $388 | Dallas County Probate Courts |
| Tarrant County | $380 | Tarrant County Probate Courts |
| Collin County | $385 | Collin County Probate Court 1 |
| Denton County | $385 | Denton County Probate Courts |
| Harris County | $432 | Harris County Probate Courts |
| Travis County | $378 | Travis County Probate Courts |
| Bexar County | $391 | Bexar County Probate Courts |
Common questions
Where does the Affidavit in Lieu of Inventory go?
Filed with the probate court handling the estate, in person or through eFileTexas.gov.
Who signs the Affidavit in Lieu of Inventory?
Personal Representative signs. The personal representative signs before a notary.
Which Texas probate paths use this document?
It belongs to the independent administration path.
Does Legacywyse prepare this document?
Yes. Legacywyse generates it from your questionnaire answers inside the private workspace, with the county details filled in. You review it, sign where required, and file it. Legacywyse is not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal advice.
Review note
Updated July 7, 2026. Legacywyse links to Texas court, statute, tax, and county sources when a guide discusses filing, authority, taxes, or local probate process. The content is general information, not legal advice.
Keep reading
Independent administration in Texas: the statewide guideApplication for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters: what it isAffidavit of Heirship: what it isOath of Personal Representative: what it isProof of Death and Other Facts: what it is
Independent administration, county by county
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