In the states I'm familiar with, as long as the executor is providing the proper reports and managing the assets, there is no limit on how long an estate can be open. If beneficiaries complain, or the state is the beneficiary, the probate court can appoint a new executor to resolve the issues.
There is no specified time limit to settle an estate. They can be very complex and take many years to resolve and settle.
None of the debts are the responsibility of the heirs. The debts are the responsibility of the estate. The executor must settle all, or as many as possible based on the assets of the estate, before they can distribute any of the the estate to the heirs.
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Estates do not have time frames. A complex estate can take decades to resolve and settle.
The estate has the responsibility to settle all debts including bills in North Carolina. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
There is no proscribed time frame. It can take years, even decades, to settle a complex estate.
An heir isn't required to file any motions to settle an estate unless they want to make a complaint. The estate representative is the person who handles the estate and the person who files all the motions in the settling of the estate.
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There is no mandated time frame. She has to settle the estate, including the debts and inventory of assets, as well as taxes.
It depends on the extent of the estate. It may be required to settle the debts. The assets may have to be retained to pay taxes on the property until it is sold.
The estate is responsible for the decedant's debts. You should consult a probate attorney and open an estate to settle any debts and distribute assets, even if you don't think there are any assets, you might be surprised.