What attachments does the application require?

Attach a current resume or curriculum vitae and a copy of the State Bar of Texas letter acknowledging completion of the training requirement.

Do I need a notary for this application?

No. The attorney signs and dates the application without a notary and attaches the listed resume or curriculum vitae and training acknowledgment letter.

How do I submit the application?

Submit it to the Karnes County Clerk’s office. The document allows applications at any time and says renewal by December 31 is required for consideration the following year.

Karnes County, TX · Karnes County

No notary required

Verified Application for Attorney Ad Litem Appointments in Probate/Guardianship Cases

Attorneys seeking consideration for ad litem appointments in Karnes County probate or guardianship cases complete and submit this application.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Karnes County · Karnes County, Karnes County, Texas
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: co.karnes.tx.us
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application lets attorneys ask to be considered for attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem appointments in Karnes County heirship and guardianship cases. It asks for contact and bar information, training, experience, and disclosures about license discipline or criminal convictions. Applicants must include a current resume or curriculum vitae and a State Bar of Texas letter acknowledging completion of the required training; applications must be renewed by December 31 each year for consideration the following year.

Who needs it

Attorneys seeking consideration for attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem appointments in Karnes County heirship or guardianship cases need to submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the Karnes County Clerk’s office. The document says applications may be submitted at any time and must be renewed by December 31 each year for consideration the following year.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated by the attorney without a notary; the applicant also attaches a current resume or curriculum vitae and a State Bar of Texas training acknowledgment letter.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Verified Application for Attorney Ad Litem Appointments in Probate/Guardianship Cases.
2
Complete the Application
Provide your contact and bar information, training and court experience, requested appointment areas, and required disclosures.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach your current resume or curriculum vitae and the State Bar of Texas letter acknowledging completion of the training requirement.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the Karnes County Clerk’s office. Renew by December 31 for consideration the following year.

Frequently asked questions

Who should complete this application?: Attorneys who want to be considered for attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem appointments in Karnes County heirship or guardianship cases should complete it.
What attachments does the application require?: Attach a current resume or curriculum vitae and a copy of the State Bar of Texas letter acknowledging completion of the training requirement.
Do I need a notary for this application?: No. The attorney signs and dates the application without a notary and attaches the listed resume or curriculum vitae and training acknowledgment letter.
How do I submit the application?: Submit it to the Karnes County Clerk’s office. The document allows applications at any time and says renewal by December 31 is required for consideration the following year.

Need something notarized?

This Verified Application for Attorney Ad Litem Appointments in Probate/Guardianship Cases doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.