This form is an order that the judge signs after reviewing the Small Estate Affidavit that was filed by the alleged Distributees of the Estate.

What does this order do?

If the judge signs this order, it means the court has approved the Small Estate Affidavit. The court will then issue certified copies of both the Affidavit and the Order.

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Order Approving Small Estate Affidavit

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This form is an order that a judge signs to approve a Small Estate Affidavit. It confirms that the court has the right to handle the estate and that the estate qualifies as a small estate under Texas law.

The court describes it as: Submit with small estate affidavit. If judge agrees, judge will sign the order.

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This form is used after a Small Estate Affidavit has been filed with the court. The judge signs this order to officially approve the affidavit.

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Who files this form?: This form is an order that the judge signs after reviewing the Small Estate Affidavit that was filed by the alleged Distributees of the Estate.
What does this order do?: If the judge signs this order, it means the court has approved the Small Estate Affidavit. The court will then issue certified copies of both the Affidavit and the Order.

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No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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