Probate Timeline

Probate Timeline

PROBATE TIMELINE

STEP DURATION
#1 Prepare and File Petition for Probate 1-2 months
#2 Court hearing on the Petition for Probate 2-3 months
#3 The following are issued: Letters of Administration, Orders for Probate, Duties and Liabilities, Issue Bond (if ordered), & **Letters of Testimentary ** for 2-4 months (if uncontested)
#4 Notice to Creditors 2-4 months
#5 Notice to Department of Health Services Inventory & Appraisement 4-8 months
#6 Pay State and Federal Taxes (if necessary) 6-12 months
#7 Allow or Reject Creditor Claims
#8 Possible Preliminary Distributions
#9 Notice to Department of Health Services (if deceased received medical)
#10 Notice to Franchise Tax Board (if heir is out of state)
#11 Claim of Exemption (if assets transfer to a minor) 6-15 months
#12 Receive Final Tax Letter from State and Federal (if appropriate) 6-18 months
#13 File Petition for Final Distribution and Accounting 8-16 months
#14 Hearing on Petition for final Distribution and Accounting
#15 Order Approving Final Distribution and Accounting
#16 Distribution of Assets to Heirs 9-17 months
#17 Final Discharge Order (indicates close of probate case) 9-18 months
#18 Final Distribution of Funds 9-18 months