Guardianship Court Information

Effective June 1, 2018, each guardianship in Texas must be registered through the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC).

To Register your guardianship online, please go to Texas Courts - Register a Guardianship and follow the instructions provided and provide the requested information.

Pro Se Policy

Under Texas law, individuals applying for letters testamentary, letters of administration, determination of heirship, and guardianship of the person and/or estate must be represented by a licensed attorney. The rule follows from the requirement that only a licensed attorney may represent the interests of third-party individuals or entities. Attorneys appearing on guardianship matters must be guardianship certified through the State Bar of Texas, pursuant to Estates Code §1054.201.

1. People who represent themselves in court are called “pro se” or “self-represented” litigants. You are not required to have a lawyer to file papers or to participate in a case. You have a right to represent yourself. However, a pro se may not represent others. Under Texas law, only a licensed attorney may represent the interests of third-party individuals or entities, including guardianship wards and probate estates. See In re: Guetersloh, 326 S.W.3d 737 (Tex. App. Amarillo, 2010) and Steele v. McDonald, 202 S.W.3d 926 (Tex. App.–Waco, 2006), and the authorities cited. Therefore, individuals applying for letters testamentary, letters of administration, determinations of heirship, and guardianships of the person or estate must be represented by a licensed attorney. The only time a pro se applicant may proceed in court is when truly representing only him or herself.

2. Once you have been appointed by the Court you will have continuing duties that may require the assistance of your attorney.

3. If you are appointed and qualified as Guardian of the Person only, you do not have to use an attorney to fill out your annual report of condition and well-being and file it with the clerk.

4. If you are appointed as Guardian of the Estate or as an Administrator, you must have legal representation involved in your annual accountings and    other legal documents necessary during the administration of the estate.

Guardianship Referral

The Guardianship Investigator investigates the circumstances alleged in an Application for Guardianship to determine whether a less restrictive alternative than guardianship is appropriate and submits a report to the Court.

The Guardianship Investigator also audits all Annual Accounts, Annual Reports and other documents and submits recommendations to the Court.

Guardianship Investigator - Diego Solis

Office: 361-561-6034

Cell: 361-885-5421

Email: diego.solis@nuecescountytx.gov