In Texas, which court would typically oversee probate matters?

• A. Probate court
• B. District court
• C. Supreme Court
• D. Court of Appeals

Answer: (A)

In Texas, matters involving wills, estates, and guardianships are handled by the Probate Court. This specialized court is set up to manage probate administration efficiently, including validating wills, appointing executors or administrators, collecting assets, paying debts, and supervising guardianships. Because probate is a distinct area of law with its own procedures, the probate court is the typical venue for these proceedings.

The other courts don’t routinely handle probate administration: the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals are appellate courts that review decisions from lower courts, not trial-level probate administration. A district court can hear probate matters in counties without a dedicated probate court, but in many counties the probate court is the standard venue for these issues.