Where to file
Filed with the probate court handling the estate, in person or through eFileTexas.gov.
Designation of Resident Agent
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 designation of resident agent.
Start the questionnaireDirect answer
Required when the executor lives outside Texas. You name a Texas resident the court can mail papers to. Filed with the application or shortly after the executor is approved by the court.
Signatures
Applicant and Resident Agent sign.
Notarization
The person swearing to it signs before a notary. Legacywyse plans include virtual notary sessions for supported counties.
What's in the document
Legacywyse fills in from your answers
- Non-resident applicant
- Mailing address
You complete
- Resident agent name
- Resident agent Texas address
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 |
| Denton County | $385 | Denton County Probate Court |
| Harris County | $432 | Harris County Probate Courts |
| Travis County | $378 | Travis County Probate Court |
| Bexar County | $391 | Bexar County Probate Courts |
Common questions
Where does the Designation of Resident Agent go?
Filed with the probate court handling the estate, in person or through eFileTexas.gov.
Who signs the Designation of Resident Agent?
Applicant and Resident Agent sign. The person swearing to it 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 Independent Administration: what it isOath of Independent Executor: what it isProof of Death and Other Facts: what it isInventory, Appraisement, and List of Claims: what it is
Independent administration, county by county
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