Jim Hogg County Executor Deed (Independent Executor) Form

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Jim Hogg County Executor Deed (Independent Executor) Form

Jim Hogg County Executor Deed (Independent Executor) Form

Fill in the blank Executor Deed (Independent Executor) form formatted to comply with all Texas recording and content requirements.

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Jim Hogg County Executor Deed (Independent Executor) Guide

Jim Hogg County Executor Deed (Independent Executor) Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Executor Deed (Independent Executor) form.

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Jim Hogg County Completed Example of the Executor Deed (Independent Executor) Document

Jim Hogg County Completed Example of the Executor Deed (Independent Executor) Document

Example of a properly completed Texas Executor Deed (Independent Executor) document for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/17/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Jim Hogg County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

County and District Clerk

Address:
102 E Tilley St / PO Box 878
Hebbronville, Texas 78361-3509

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Phone: (361) 527-5825

Recording Tips for Jim Hogg County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Jim Hogg County

Properties in any of these areas use Jim Hogg County forms:

  • Guerra
  • Hebbronville

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How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Jim Hogg County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Jim Hogg County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Jim Hogg County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Jim Hogg County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Jim Hogg County?

Recording fees in Jim Hogg County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (361) 527-5825 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

When a Texas estate is administered independently, the executor named in the will does not need the probate court's permission to sell the decedent's real property. The executor deed carries out that sale, conveying the estate's interest to a buyer and recording, on the face of the document, where the executor's authority comes from. This form prepares that deed for a court-appointed independent executor of a testate Texas estate.

Where the Executor's Authority Comes From

Title to a decedent's real property does not sit unowned. Under Estates Code Section 101.001, property devised by a will vests in the devisees the moment the owner dies, subject to administration. For an independent executor the power to convey runs along one of two tracks. Section 356.002 provides that where the will authorizes the executor to sell the testator's property, no court order is needed. Section 402.052 adds that unless the will limits it, an independent executor has the same power of sale a representative would have in a supervised administration, but without court approval. This form records which track the executor relies on, and the completed example cites both the power in the will and Section 402.052.

A Deed a Buyer Can Rely On

Estates Code Section 402.053 is what makes the deed workable in the market. A buyer who is not a devisee or heir and deals in good faith need not investigate the power of sale where the will grants it, the appointing order grants it under Section 401.006, or the executor records a sworn affidavit that the sale is necessary or advisable for a purpose listed in Section 356.251. No devisee or heir has to join the deed for the buyer to take all right, title, and interest of the estate.

Why the Warranty Is Limited

An executor conveys property the executor never owned personally, so a full general warranty would have the executor guaranteeing a chain of title the executor was never part of. Texas executor deeds instead carry a special warranty, stated expressly here: the grantor, as independent executor, defends title only against claims arising by, through, or under the grantor in that capacity. The form then expressly excludes the implied covenants of Property Code Section 5.023, the covenants the words of grant would otherwise carry, so the warranty is the stated special warranty and nothing broader.

Signing, Capacity, and Recording

The grantor signs in the fiduciary capacity, not individually, and the acknowledgment certificate names the grantor as independent executor of the named estate. A spouse of the executor does not join, because the executor conveys estate property rather than the executor's own homestead. The signed deed is recorded with the county clerk of the county where the property is located, carrying the confidentiality notice required by Property Code Section 11.008 at the top of the first page.

The package includes the blank deed as a fillable PDF, a completed example on a realistic Travis County fact pattern, and a plain language guide that walks through every section. The materials are informational and are not legal advice. An intestate estate, where the court issues letters of administration instead, is conveyed with an administrator's deed; a living owner selling property held in the owner's own name uses one of the warranty, no-warranty, or quitclaim deed forms.

Important: Your property must be located in Jim Hogg County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Executor Deed (Independent Executor) meets all recording requirements specific to Jim Hogg County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Jim Hogg County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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