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THE PROBATE TIMELINE

 

Step                                                      Duration

 

Prepare and File Petition for Probate                                                                    1 - 2 Months

 

Court Hearing on the Petition for Probate                                                             2 - 3 Months

 

The Following are issued: Letters of Administration,                                              2 - 4 Months

Orders for Probate, Duties and Liabilities, Issue Bond (If Ordered),

Letters of Testimentary

 

Notice to Creditors                                                                                            2 - 4 Months

 

Notice to Department of Health Services Inventory & Appraisement                      4 - 8 Months

 

Pay State and Federal Taxes (if necessary)                                                         6 - 12 Months

Allow or Reject Creditor Claims

 

Possible Preliminary Distributions

 

Notice to Department of Health Services (if deceased received medical)

 

Notice to Franchise Tax Board (if heir is out of state)

 

Claim of Exemption (if assets transfer to a minor)                                             6 - 15 Months

 

Receive Final Tax Letter from State and Federal (if appropriate)                         6 - 18 Months

 

File Petition for Final Distribution and Accounting                                              8 - 16 Months

 

Hearing on Petition for Final Distribution and Accounting

 

Order Approving Final Distribution and Accounting

 

Distribution of Assets to Heirs                                                                          9 - 17 Months

 

Final Discharge Order (indicates close of probate case)                                      9 - 18 Months

 

Final Distribution of Funds                                                                               9 - 18 Months