Where to file
Filed with the probate court handling the estate, in person or through eFileTexas.gov.
Application for Independent Administration
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Asks the court to put the executor in charge of the estate with very little court oversight, so they can sell assets, pay bills, and distribute property without coming back to the judge for every step. The most common Texas path when the will allows it.
Signatures
Applicant signs.
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
- Decedent full name
- Date of death
- Applicant full name
- Will date (if any)
- Will allows independent admin
You complete
- Bond / waiver notes
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 Application for Independent Administration go?
Filed with the probate court handling the estate, in person or through eFileTexas.gov.
Who signs the Application for Independent Administration?
Applicant signs. 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 guideOath of Independent Executor: what it isProof of Death and Other Facts: what it isDesignation of Resident Agent: what it isInventory, Appraisement, and List of Claims: what it is
Independent administration, county by county
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