That time period is generally governed by state laws. In most cases the executor should submit the will for probate within 30 days and thus commence the probate process. The executor has an obligation to settle the estate as soon as possible and with expediency. It is a violation of their duties as executor to drag it out unnecessarily.
Estates do not have time frames. A complex estate can take decades to resolve and settle.
There is no upper limit in Illinois. A complex estate can take decades to resolve.
There is no time limit to settle an estate. In some cases a very large estate can take decades to resolve and there may be trusts involved as well.
Complex estates can take many years to sort out and close. There is no set time frame for closing an estate in Wisconsin.
There is no set time frame in Colorado. Complex estates can take many years to sort out and close.
Complex estates can take many years to sort out and close. There is no set time frame in Mississippi.
There is no reason you cannot become executor of an estate as long as the court agrees. As long as you are 18 or older, you can serve in that capacity.
The executor doesn't borrow money to pay off heirs. They get paid from the remaining estate, according to the provisions in the will, after the debts have been paid. If there is nothing left then the heirs get nothing. As to "how long", it depends on how complicated the situation is; an executor is expected to act in good faith with all reasonable and prudent speed, but the law does not require that the executor work miracles. If a substantial part of the estate is non-liquid assets, it could legitimately take longer for the estate to settle than if it were primarily cash.
There is no upper limit. Some estates can take decades to resolve.
Texas has no specific time frame for closing an estate. A complex estate can take many years to sort out and distribute.
Tennessee law does not proscribe a time frame. A complex estate can take many years to resolve.
Ohio has no set time frame. Complex estates can take many years to sort out and close.