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In New York there is no limitation set on the amount of time to settle an estate. The executor can invest as much time as needed, however is required to meet the responsibilities of the estate or risk removal.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoThat depends on the complexity of the estate. All assets have to be inventoried and valued and all debts paid. This is going to take at least 4 months, but could take decades in really complex estates.
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∙ 11y agoThere is no specific time frame in the state of New Jersey. The estate has to be inventoried and appraised, the debts collected, taxes paid and the terms of the will meet.
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Are the probate laws in Michigan set up so that wills can be discharged quickly?
Probate takes time, and the laws vary from state to state. The fastest time that a Michigan probate can be completed is 5 months after the appointment of an executor. More often it takes much longer.
After an estate is closed how long does it take to get your money?
The length of time for probate vary by county and state to state. But, mostly it depends on the executor as to how efficient they are in doing their duties after the probate process is complete. Find out who the executor (or admnistrator) is and ask them how long it will be before they start distributing the estate. ( You can find out who the executor is by viewing the will at your local Probate Court.)
is there a time limit to contest a will or put it through probate?
Yes, there is a time limit which varies from state to state.
What is the best school to study Probate Law at?
Any law school program will thoroughly cover Probate law. Probate law is becoming a bigger and bigger part of a practice today and much time is spent on it during your studies.
Is there a statute of limitations to contest a will after probate in Tennessee?
There is and generally it is pretty short. Each state has its own statutes of limitation or court rule stating the time limit for contesting a will after being admitted to probate. You must look into that state's laws or court rules for the definitive answer.
If the executor of an estate is not doing a proper job of completing the probate process unnecessarily delaying completion of the probate process how can one have them removed as executor in NY State?
You can petition the court to have them removed. They are likely to appoint a neutral party to be the executor. It might be the right time to consult a probate attorney.
How long do you have to bill the estate for services rendered when the testate was alive?
You need to check your state probate code to determine the time period in your state for filing a claim as a creditor.
Your father passed away so what do you do with his credit card accounts?
They are included in the state probate procedure. When the deceased's estate (debts and nonexempt assets) is filed with the probate court, creditors will be notified and given a specified amount of time to file a claim. A qualified attorney is usually required as probate procedure can be complicated and costly.
What are the Supreme Court statutes on contesting letters of testamentary?
The US Supreme Court interprets Constitutional law in regards to federal and state issues. It does not make laws nor become involved in civil matters such as estates of deceased persons. Such matters are adjudicated by the state probate court in relation to the probate laws of the state in which the deceased was a resident at the time of death.
Does probate court give jail time?
NO
If both parents are dead and the daughter is the executor of the estate is there a time period before everything can be settle?
There are minimum periods of time that must elapse. The executor has to advertise for debtors that the estate owes money to. Things have to be inventoried and a complete accounting presented to the court. Typically the shortest period of time is going to be a little over 3 months. Consult a probate attorney in your state.
How do you find out if you are entitled to an inheritance if both children died and only the grandchildren are alive?
Contact the probate court in the state and county where the deceased person resided for assistance. After probate for an estate has been concluded the information including the Will becomes public record. Executors, executrixs, administrators of estates must contact all the persons named in a Will or who are included in a share of the assets or property by probate succession laws. If the person cannot be found then their share of assets or property will be held for the time required under the state probate laws.
