More supervision
Major estate actions often require court approval in a dependent administration.
Dependent administration is the court-supervised Texas probate path.
Dependent Administration usually means more filings, more court oversight, and more need for attorney guidance.
Start the questionnaireLonger timeline
Current reference timing is about 12-3+ months.
Higher complexity
Reference total cost range is $5,000-$20,000 before county-specific facts and attorney fees.
When it may fit
- Heirs disagree
- Contested or complicated debts
- Will does not permit independent administration and heirs will not agree
- Minor beneficiaries without proper representation
What Legacywyse can do
- Help identify when the facts point toward a dependent administration.
- Show supported county court and filing-fee details.
- Keep generated documents inside the guided workflow when supported.
- Signal early when attorney help is likely the right next step.
Review note
Updated June 28, 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.
Supported Texas counties
Dallas County
Dallas County Probate Courts in Dallas
Tarrant County
Tarrant County Probate Courts in Fort Worth
Collin County
Collin County Probate Court 1 in McKinney
Denton County
Denton County Probate Courts in Denton
Harris County
Harris County Probate Courts in Houston
Travis County
Travis County Probate Courts in Austin
Bexar County
Bexar County Probate Courts in San Antonio