What must I do to contest the heirship determination?

File a written answer or contest with the Clerk of Probate Court No. 2 at 100 W. Weatherford, 2nd floor, Fort Worth before March 23, 2026.

Where and when will the court hear this case?

The matter is set before Probate Court No. 2, Tarrant County Courthouse, 100 W. Weatherford, Fort Worth on March 23, 2026.

Probate — 100 W. Weatherford, Fort Worth, TX (2025-PR00629-2)

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A probate petition seeks a court determination of the heirs of Patricia Rumie Thompson, who died January 2, 2025 in Arlington. Interested persons must file a written answer by March 23, 2026 or appear in Probate Court No. 2 in Fort Worth to contest heirship.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to file written answer: March 23, 2026
Petition requests formal determination of heirs
Case concerns the estate of Patricia Rumie Thompson
Filed by petitioner Mary Carolyn Croft in Tarrant County

Published: May 18, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Fort Worth
Address: 100 W. Weatherford, Fort Worth, TX

Case #

2025-PR00629-2

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If you don't respond

If no written answer or contest is filed by March 23, 2026, the court may determine and declare the heirs of Patricia Rumie Thompson without your input, affecting inheritance rights.

What to do next

1
File a written answer or contest
Submit your written response to the Clerk of Probate Court No. 2 at 100 W. Weatherford, 2nd floor, Fort Worth by March 23, 2026.
2
Attend the court hearing
Appear in person at Probate Court No. 2 on March 23, 2026 to present evidence or objections about heirs.
3
Consult a probate attorney
Contact a Tarrant County probate lawyer before March 23, 2026 for advice on protecting inheritance rights.

Frequently asked questions

What must I do to contest the heirship determination?: File a written answer or contest with the Clerk of Probate Court No. 2 at 100 W. Weatherford, 2nd floor, Fort Worth before March 23, 2026.
Who filed the petition in this case?: Mary Carolyn Croft filed the Application to Determine Heirship and for Dependent Administration on March 9, 2026.
Where and when will the court hear this case?: The matter is set before Probate Court No. 2, Tarrant County Courthouse, 100 W. Weatherford, Fort Worth on March 23, 2026.

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Legal terms in this notice

Application to Determine Heirship: A petition asking the court to officially identify who legally inherits from a deceased person.
Dependent Administration: A type of probate supervision where the court oversees estate administration and approvals are needed for actions.
Citation by Publication: A notice method publishing in a newspaper to inform unknown or hard-to-find interested parties of a court action.

Full Notice Text

CITATION BY PUBLICATION 
THE STATE OF TEXAS 
COUNT OF TARRANT
Cause No. 2025-PR00629-2TO: THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND ANY PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA RUMIE THOMPSON, DECEASED
All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written answer or contest with the Clerk of the Court for Probate Court No. 2 of Tarrant County, Texas at the Courthouse located at 100 W. Weatherford, 2nd floor, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, on March 23, 2026, which is the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of publication, then and there to answer said Application To Determine Heirship And For Dependent Administration of MARY CAROLYN CROFT filed on March 9, 2026 and show cause 
why this Court should not render a determination of heirs and only heirs in the estate of PATRICIA RUMIE THOMPSON, DECEASED.
Petitioner alleges that the decedent died in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas on January 2, 2025 and prays the Court hear evidence sufficient to determine who are the heirs and only heirs of PATRICIA RUMIE THOMPSON, DECEASED.
4163559 City May 18, 2026