Where to file
Not filed with the court. It goes to the institution or person who needs it, and a copy stays with the estate records.
Notice to Creditors (Newspaper)
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A short notice you publish in a county-approved newspaper telling anyone the estate owes money to that they have a limited window (about four months) to make a claim. Must be published within one month after the executor is approved by the court.
Signatures
No signatures. This document is published or kept as a record.
Notarization
No notary is required. 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
- Estate of
- Suggested newspapers
You complete
- Publication dates (after publication)
Where to publish, by county
The notice runs once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the estate is pending. These are the papers Legacywyse suggests for each supported county.
| County | Newspapers |
|---|---|
| Dallas County | Dallas Morning News, Daily Commercial Record |
| Tarrant County | Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Commercial Recorder |
| Collin County | McKinney Courier-Gazette, Plano Star Courier |
| Denton County | Denton Record-Chronicle |
| Harris County | Houston Chronicle, Daily Court Review |
| Travis County | Austin American-Statesman, Austin Chronicle Legal Notices |
| Bexar County | San Antonio Express-News, Daily Commercial Recorder |
Common questions
Where does the Notice to Creditors (Newspaper) go?
Not filed with the court. It goes to the institution or person who needs it, and a copy stays with the estate records.
Who signs the Notice to Creditors (Newspaper)?
No signatures. This document is published or kept as a record. No notary is required.
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.
Keep reading
Independent administration in Texas: the statewide guideDependent 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 isDesignation of Resident Agent: what it is
Independent administration, county by county
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