Harris Cnty. L. R. Prob. Ct. 2.6

As amended through August 6, 2024

Rule 2.6

Ancillary Matters that belong in a different file with an ancillary or related case designation. Those contested matters that bear no direct relationship to the administration of the estate and that would have the possibility of becoming an independently-tried lawsuit (each potentially with its own docket control and discovery schedules, etc.):

2.6.1 Foreclosure of preferred debt and lien;

2.6.2 Action for the trial of title to land and enforcement of liens thereon;

2.6.3 Actions for the right of trial to property;

2.6.4 Testamentary Trust Actions (other than construction issues);

2.6.5 Intervivos Trust Actions (settlor is decedent in probate pending in subject court);

2.6.6 Declaratory judgments (after the will is admitted to probate);

2.6.7 Interpleader actions (funds tendered into registry during administration);

2.6.8 Divorces, child custody, paternity actions

2.6.9 Claims such as personal injury claims or suits on a claim that was rejected in its entirety or in part.

Harris Cnty. L. R. Prob. Ct. 2.6