Harris County Executor Deed Form (Texas)
All Harris County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Executor Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Harris County compliant document last validated/updated 11/6/2024
Executor Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Harris County compliant document last validated/updated 10/28/2024
Completed Example of the Executor Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Harris County compliant document last validated/updated 10/23/2024
The following Texas and Harris County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Executor Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Harris County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Main Office
201 Caroline, Suite 320 / PO Box 1525, Houston, Texas 77002 / 77251-1525
Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 M-F
Phone: (713) 755-6439
Local jurisdictions located in Harris County include:
- Alief
- Barker
- Baytown
- Bellaire
- Channelview
- Crosby
- Cypress
- Deer Park
- Galena Park
- Highlands
- Hockley
- Houston
- Huffman
- Hufsmith
- Humble
- Katy
- Kingwood
- La Porte
- North Houston
- Pasadena
- Seabrook
- South Houston
- Spring
- Tomball
- Waller
- Webster
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 Harris 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 Harris County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Harris County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Harris County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Executor 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 Harris County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Harris County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Texas or Harris 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 Harris County Executor 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 a will is admitted to probate, the court officer authorizes an executor 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 the will.
Many estates contain real property. Depending on the circumstances, the executor might transfer the title to heirs as directed in the decedent's will or sell the property outright. In any case, the executor must issue a deed for the transfer. Note that executor's deeds do NOT typically include a general warranty on the title. The executor may offer a special warranty, meaning that he has the right to sell the property, and will only defend the title against claims on his actions.
An executor's deed is used by executors who are authorized by the Probate Court to transfer real property out of an estate. These instruments must meet the same requirements as a warranty deed or quitclaim deed, plus include additional information about the probate case. Sometimes, the executor must also include supporting documentation such as copies of the letters testamentary, the will, signatures from heirs or beneficiaries, etc.
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 Executor Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Harris 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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