The List of Claims is a document that must be attached with the probate Inventory when it is filed with the Harris County Probate Court. The List of Claims is used to document amounts due or owed to the Estate and must include:

(a) The name of each person indebted to the estate and his address if known.
(b) The nature of such debt, whether by note, bill, bond, or other written obligation, or by account or verbal contract.
(c) The date of such indebtedness, and the date when the same was or will be due.
(d) The amount of each claim, the rate of interest thereon, and time for which the same bears interest.
(e) In the case of decedent’s estate, which of such claims are separate property and which are of the community.
(f) What portion of the claims, if any, is held in common with others, giving the names and the relationships, if any, of other part owners, and the interest of the estate therein.

The Harris County Probate Court may refuse to accept a proposed Inventory if you forget to attach the List of Claims or if the documents are not properly prepared. A Houston Probate Attorney can help you fulfill your obligations and get through the Houston Probate process quickly.