What is the average time to close an esate that has been through probate?
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What is the average time to close an esate that has been through probate?
I’m asking because my mom passed away 23 years ago and this seems like an excessively long time.
Asked on February 15, 2013 under Estate Planning, Missouri
Answers:
Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
A minimum of seven months Californ, if everything falls into place exactly (perfection) , but generally about eighteen months, when there is real property involved, taxes to be paid, an accounting of assets, income expenses, has occurred, and no litigation by beneficiaries is occuring.
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