Allowance or Rejection of Claim

Legacywyse gives you everything a first-time executor needs: the recommended probate process for your situation, realistic costs and timelines, and pre-filled court documents — including the allowance or rejection of claim.

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Direct answer

Your written response to a creditor's claim. You either approve it (allow), approve part of it, or push back (reject) — with a brief reason. In a dependent administration this must happen within 30 days of the claim being presented.

Where to file

Filed with the probate court handling the estate, in person or through eFileTexas.gov.

Signatures

Applicant signs.

Notarization

The person swearing to it signs before a notary. Legacywyse plans include virtual notary sessions for supported counties.

Which probate paths use it

This document belongs to 2 paths. The Legacywyse questionnaire sorts your estate facts first, then adds it to your packet when the path calls for it.

What's in the document

Legacywyse fills in from your answers

  • Decedent
  • Personal Representative

You complete

  • Claimant name
  • Claim amount
  • Action
  • Amount allowed
  • Reason for any rejection

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.

CountyIndependent AdminDependent AdminCourt
Dallas County$388$388Dallas County Probate Courts
Tarrant County$380$380Tarrant County Probate Courts
Collin County$385$385Collin County Probate Court
Denton County$385$385Denton County Probate Court
Harris County$432$432Harris County Probate Courts
Travis County$378$378Travis County Probate Court
Bexar County$391$391Bexar County Probate Courts

Common questions

Where does the Allowance or Rejection of Claim go?

Filed with the probate court handling the estate, in person or through eFileTexas.gov.

Who signs the Allowance or Rejection of Claim?

Applicant signs. The person swearing to it signs before a notary.

Which Texas probate paths use this document?

It belongs to these paths: independent administration, dependent administration.

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.

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