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It varies from state to state. Most states have a minimum amount of time for an estate to remain open. This is to insure that all creditors have an opportunity to file claims against the estate. Usually the absolute minimum is 90 days. A year is certainly not unreasonable. There are some estates that have been open for decades! These are the exception and usually deal with millionaires and publishing rights. The probate process can take anywhere from three months to three years or more depending on the number and type of assets which need to be distributed in the probate estate. Additionally, liens and creditor claims against the estate can add weeks or months to the process. In many cases the probate of an estate can extend far beyond the generous time line for distribution laid out by the executor or probate attorney.

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