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Denton County Probate Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney St
Denton, TX 76202
1450 E McKinney St
Denton, TX 76202
Phone: 940-349-2036
Fax: 940-349-2141
Fax: 940-349-2141
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Denton County Court Calendars
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Denton County Clerk Probate Forms
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Civil Case Information Sheet Pro Se Instructions
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Court Forms and Instructions
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Advance Directive Forms
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Denton County Law Library
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Denton County Probate Court Information
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Denton County Probate Court Involuntary Commitment
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Property Distribution Without a Will
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Ask a Law Librarian Program
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Child Support Services
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General Information about Trial Courts
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Denton County Lawyers
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Fort Worth Area Lawyer Referral
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Attorney Complaint Information
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Bar Association - Lawyer Directory
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Information for Texans Who Cannot Afford a Lawyer
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Lawyer Referral Services
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