Skip to main content

Sign in Sign up

/

/

NoticeRegistry

Search every US foreclosure, probate, and legal notice — by address, party, or case.

Browse

Categories Cities Map Court Filings Lenders Attorneys Upcoming Auctions

Company

Pricing About Contact Advertise Support Privacy Terms Sitemap

Use Cases

Real Estate Investors Attorneys & Paralegals Researchers & Journalists

States

California Florida Texas New York New Jersey Illinois Pennsylvania Ohio Georgia Washington North Carolina Virginia Arizona Massachusetts Colorado Minnesota Missouri Oregon Alabama Iowa South Carolina Arkansas Maine

The full archive is one search away.

Free to browse every notice we've indexed. Upgrade for trackers, dossiers, and exports.

Search the database

FCRA Notice

NoticeRegistry is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. The information available on this site must not be used as a factor in establishing an individual’s creditworthiness or eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, housing, or any other purpose covered by the FCRA. This site does not provide consumer reports and does not offer any information for FCRA-regulated purposes.

Legal Notice & AI Disclosure: NoticeRegistry.com is an independent digital registry and private technology firm not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official representative of any government agency, court, or newspaper publisher. All public notices on this platform are automatically indexed and summarized using artificial intelligence (AI) for general informational purposes only. These summaries are provided for convenience and “at-a-glance” readability and do not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. Because AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies or omissions, summaries are not a substitute for the full official notice. NoticeRegistry makes no guarantees regarding the completeness or timeliness of the data provided. Users are responsible for verifying all dates, addresses, and legal requirements by referring to the original official publication or contacting the relevant government authority before taking any action. Use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Court filing data via CourtListener (Free Law Project).

© 2026 NoticeRegistry

May 7, 2026 Probate: 301 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX | Texas | NoticeRegistry

Home/Texas/Probate/Fort Worth/Probate — 301 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX

Probate — 301 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX

Official courthouse record · Indexed in NoticeRegistry archive · AI-enriched for research

Will

Affects:CreditorsHeirs

Letters Testamentary were issued for the estate of Robert Cargill Hall, Sr., appointing Robert Cargill Hall, Jr. as executor; creditors must present claims to the estate attorney within the time allowed by law. The attorney is Melinda Watts Smith at Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz, PLLC.

Key Takeaways

Letters Testamentary issued May 7, 2025
Executor: Robert Cargill Hall, Jr.
Present claims to estate attorney
Attorney: Melinda Watts Smith, Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz & Schwartz
Address: 301 Commerce St, Suite 3500, Fort Worth, TX

Published: May 7, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Fort Worth
Address: 301 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX

Research context

173 probate notices in Fort Worth (last 12 months)

If you don't respond

If creditors do not present their claims within the time prescribed by law, they may lose the right to recover from the estate; no specific deadline date is provided in the notice.

What to do next

1
Contact the estate attorney
Call Melinda Watts Smith at 817-878-0500 to discuss presenting your claim and required documentation.
2
Prepare claim documentation
Assemble invoices, contracts, or proof of debt and be ready to submit them within the statutory time frame.
3
Verify deadlines with probate court or attorney
Confirm the precise claim deadline and any procedural requirements with the Probate Court Number One of Tarrant County or the attorney.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the executor of Robert Cargill Hall, Sr.'s estate?: Robert Cargill Hall, Jr. was appointed executor by Letters Testamentary issued May 7, 2025.
Where do I present a claim against this estate?: Present claims to the estate attorney, Melinda Watts Smith at Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz, PLLC, 301 Commerce St, Suite 3500, Fort Worth, TX.
What happens if I miss the deadline to file a claim?: If you miss the statutory deadline, you may lose the right to be paid from the estate; the notice does not state the exact deadline.

The suggestions and answers above are AI-generated for general information only. They can be wrong, and we don't take responsibility for their accuracy. Talk to a qualified professional before acting on them.

Legal terms in this notice

Letters Testamentary: Court document authorizing the executor to administer a decedent's estate.

Full Notice Text

Original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Robert Cargill Hall, Sr., Deceased, were issued to Robert Cargill Hall, Jr., in the Probate Court Number One of Tarrant County, Texas on May 7, 2025. Any and all persons having claims against this Estate may present same, within the time prescribed by law, to the attorney for the Estate, Melinda Watts Smith, Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz, PLLC, 301 Commerce Street, Suite 3500, Fort Worth, Texas 76102-4135, 817-878-0500.

5/7

Related Notices

Notice

DateCategoryCity

This is a citation by publication notifying potential heirs and interested persons to file a written answer by May 25, 2026 regarding the application for independent administration and determination of heirs for the estate of Richard Glen Crabtree, deceased. Failure to appear may lead the court to determine heirs without their input.

May 19, 2026ProbateFort Worth

A Petition to Determine Heirship was filed for the estate of Robert G. Warfield; interested persons must file a written response with Probate Court No. 2 in Tarrant County by May 25, 2025 or appear to contest the proposed determination of heirs.

May 19, 2026ProbateFort Worth

A probate citation seeks heirs for the estate of Era Faye Cornelius, who died February 22, 2026 in Fort Worth. Interested persons must file a written answer by May 25, 2026 to contest the petition for determination of heirs and independent administration.

May 19, 2026ProbateFort Worth

A petition to determine the heirs of the late Floyd Earl Cornelius has been filed; interested persons must file a written answer or contest with Probate Court No. 2 in Tarrant County by May 25, 2026, or the court may determine heirs without their input.

May 19, 2026ProbateFort Worth

Notice to heirs and interested persons to file a written answer or contest by May 25, 2026 in Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1 regarding an application for independent administration and determination of heirs for the estate of Donna Waite Allen, deceased.

May 19, 2026ProbateFort Worth

A citation by publication notifies heirs and interested persons to file a written answer by May 25, 2026, regarding the Third Amended Application for Letters of Administration for the estate of Marilyn Bryant, who died April 13, 2019 in Fort Worth.

May 19, 2026ProbateFort Worth

A citation by publication notifies the unknown father and interested persons of a guardianship hearing for Kyndell Hayden Gilbert on May 25, 2026. The petitioner seeks appointment of a permanent guardian for the person due to alleged incapacity.

May 19, 2026ProbateFort Worth

The Probate Court granted Letters Testamentary for the estate of Martha Jo Still on May 11, 2026; creditors must present claims to the executor, Steven Mark Still, within the legal claim period. The executor's address is provided for submitting claims.

May 19, 2026ProbateFort Worth

The probate court granted Letters Testamentary for the estate of Judy Breitman to Leslie Breitman Frazier on May 11, 2026; creditors must present claims to the executor at the listed Fort Worth address within the legal time limit. This notice starts the claims process.

May 19, 2026ProbateFort Worth

The probate court granted Letters Testamentary for the estate of Gale Allen on April 27, 2026; executors Joseph Cameron and Catherine Louise Staab request that anyone with claims present them within the legal time limits. This notice informs creditors and claimants of the estate administration.

May 19, 2026ProbateFort Worth

Actions