Harris Cnty. L. R. Prob. Ct. 2.5

As amended through August 27, 2024

Rule 2.5

Core Matters that belong in the principal file. Those matters that are principally concerned with the administration of the estate are "core matters" and should be filed under the main cause number:

2.5.1 Probate of wills, issuance of letters testamentary, administration and guardianship;

2.5.2 Determination of heirship;

2.5.3 Contest to will, heirship, administration (before and after the grant of letters);

2.5.4 Contest or objection to actions during administration (sales, fees, accounting, etc.)

2.5.5 Construction and interpretation of wills and testamentary trusts;

2.5.6 AU claims pursuant to the claims-presentation process;

2.5.7 Removal of personal representative;

2.5.8 § 34.001/§ 1022.007 motions to transfer an ancillary case (but if the transfer comes in, it will go to an ancillary-case file);

2.5.9 Heirship determination within an administration or guardianship;

2.5.10 Release of Independent Executor pursuant to § 405.003, which may include an action pursuant to C.P.R.C. Chapter 37;

2.5.11 Heirship determination or declaratory judgment as part of a Muniment of Title proceeding;

2.5.12 Testamentary Trust Actions involving court interpretation or construction of the trust.

Any of the proceedings described as "core matters" may be severed as an ancillary proceeding at the Court's discretion.

Harris Cnty. L. R. Prob. Ct. 2.5