Cooke County Administrator Deed Form (Texas)

All Cooke County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Administrator Deed Form

Cooke County Administrator Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Cooke County compliant document last validated/updated 11/12/2024

Administrator Deed Guide

Cooke County Administrator Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Cooke County compliant document last validated/updated 8/12/2024

Completed Example of the Administrator Deed Document

Cooke County Completed Example of the Administrator Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Cooke County compliant document last validated/updated 12/16/2024

When using these Administrator Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Cooke County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Cooke County Clerk - Courthouse

101 S. Dixon, Rm. 108, Gainesville, Texas 76240

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00 & 1:00 - 5:00pm

Phone: 940-668-5421

Local jurisdictions located in Cooke County include:

  • Era
  • Gainesville
  • Lindsay
  • Muenster
  • Myra
  • Rosston
  • Valley View

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Cooke County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Cooke County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Cooke County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Cooke County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Administrator Deed forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Cooke County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Cooke County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Texas or Cooke County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Cooke County Administrator Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

The Texas Statutes cover the rules for selling a decedent's property from a probate estate in Chapter 356 of the Estates Code.

When an estate is admitted to probate, the court officer authorizes a personal representative (PR) to manage, and eventually close, the estate. Among other duties, this involves identifying the assets and liabilities, paying the bills, and distributing property according to the terms specified in Texas law. If the property owner died with a will (testate), the PR is called an executor. If the individual died without a will (intestate), however, the court appoints a PR known as an administrator.

Many estates contain real property to distribute. Depending on the circumstances, the administrator might transfer the title to heirs as directed by the court or sell the property outright. These transfers require a specific document, known as an administrator's deed, to complete the change in ownership.

An administrator's deed is used to transfer real property out of an estate. These instruments must meet the same requirements for form and content as warranty or quitclaim deeds, as well as providing additional information about the probate case. Additionally, some transfers might need supporting documentation such as copies of the letters of administration, court orders, the death certificate, signatures from heirs or beneficiaries, etc.

Note that administrator's deeds do NOT typically include a general warranty on the title. Some administrators may offer a special warranty, meaning that they have the right to sell the property, and will only defend the title against claims on their actions.

Settling probate estates can be complicated, so take the time to understand the issues. Before buying or selling real property from an estate, review all the risks and benefits, and contact an attorney with questions.

(Texas Administrator Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Cooke County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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