How long should it take for a simple probate?
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Depending on how busy your particular probate court is, I would say 6 months should be the max.  Unless they ran into a problem somewhere with a faulty deed or something like that.  Then it could be up to a year.\n\nCall them and ask about it.  You may be able to help them speed up the process.
250391
If your mother left a will, it would have to be presented to probate court fairly quickly. The probate file is a public record, so you can go the clerk's office, find the docket number and look at the will. If she did not leave a will, it is possible there is no probate. As her daughter, there is nothing to prevent you from going to court with a petition to be appointed administrator of her estate (with a death certificate). That might wake your brothers up a bit.\n\nIf they have started a probate action, you should have received notice or been asked to assent to the probate and their appointment. If they have not done that, there is usually a legal procedure to force them to do it.\n\nYou need to talk to an estate lawyer in your area.
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It will take usually 90 days up to one year to place it on the docket.  The Supreme Court has within 7 years to make a decision.  That is the maximum that they have to decide on your case.  If not, your case can go into default, and after 3 times in default if no ruling has been made then you can be determined to win your case.
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This is controlled by state statute; it's different for every state.  Usually the will will list an executor who will handle the distributions in the will.  It can often take over a month to get around to reading the will to the heirs, though there's no reason for it to take so long.  It frequently take MUCH longer-up to 3-9 months--to "probate" a will through the court process.\n\nIf you're concerned, you should call the 'clerk of court' in the state and county where your relative died.  They will adivse you on local procedure.
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you make out the required paper work and it is sent to you.  It shouldn't take longer than 10-12 days, but then again who is to say how fast the governement responds to your request?  I once had a request taken care of IMMEDIATELY and I fainted dead away.
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Yes. Talk to a probate lawyer right now!
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Probate...if there is not will the case will have to be taken care of in probate court
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I'm not in Australia but all property laws work the same, or  people could not buy and sell inherit etc.  Go to the court records for the jurisdiction where your father died.  Bring as much information as you have.  date of death, date of birth etc.  Remember that things that are in joint title like homes real estate and farms pass outside of probate because of joint tenancy.  There is a time limit to file and probate a will check and see what yours is?  Probate has to be opened within that time period so that is all you have to check for a will that was probated.  Any will not probated within that period has no force if not recorded and approved by a court during the time of probate.  No sense lookin for it then.
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The general answer is, "a reasonable period of time".  It can vary depending on the circumstances - if someone just goes missing, I believe it takes years before they can be declared legally dead.    I'd contact the insurance company as soon as you can locate it.  Regarding the bank account, as soon as probate court approveds the will, or appoints an executor, you'll have access to teh account.\n\n\nThere are no fees associated with an insurance claim.  Going through probate court, filing the will, and/or having an executor appointed WILL cost something, and if the court appoints an executor, they're allowed to charge for their services.
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10 minutes.  They may have application paperwork for you to fill out.  This will give you plenty of time to do that, but not so much that you're sitting around waiting forever if they don't.
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It would be a very good idea to get hold of one of a simple guide on being an executor.  These are readily available in good book shops.\n\nThis is what you need to do as executor.\n\n1.Make sure you get plenty of copies of  the death certificate - 15 is a good working number.  You will have to show copies to banks, building societies, companies with which the deceased held shares...it goes on and on.  Many organisations will need sight of an original Death Certificate before releasing funds. Copies obtained from the Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages are regarded as 'originals' as opposed to a photocopy of the certificate.  \n  \n2.. Apply for a Grant of Probate via the nearest Probate Registry.  You may well have done this already. \n\n3.  Arrange to open a  Personal Representative's bank account. This will be used for paying in money due to the estate and any loan arranged to pay an Inheritance Tax bill and/or probate fees. This could easily be a major item if you are dealing with property. Eventually it will be used for paying out bequests under the will.  Warning: after twelve months the bank will start charging monthly fees.\n\n4. Inform all relevant persons and organisations - banks, building societies, life assurance companies, employers, local authorities, Inland Revenue, benefit agencies etc. \n\n5. Arrange for a valuation of the Estate. This will include the property, together with its contents, other personal effects, investments in savings plans, stocks and shares, life policies, building societies etc. Draw up a detailed  list of all the Testator's assets. \n\n6. Draw up a list of debts that must be paid from the proceeds of the Estate. These will include mortgages, any income and capital gains taxes, bills, credit cards, loans and overdrafts. \n\n7. Complete the forms required by the Inland Revenue Capital Taxes Office so that it can be established whether any Inheritance Tax is due.\n\n8. Complete the probate forms and send or take them to the Probate Office along with the original Will, the death certificate and the Inland Revenue account.\n\n9. Provided that the case is fairly straightforward, an appointment will be made for the personal representative to 'swear the papers' within about 5 - 6 weeks of receipt at the Probate Office \n\n10. When Inheritance Tax is due the Executor's account of the Estate is passed to the Inland Revenue and the Grant of Probate cannot be issued until the tax is paid. There will be circumstances where part of the Estate has to be sold to pay Inheritance Tax and if this is the case banks can arrange loan facilities to pay the tax straight away. \n\n11. Copies of the Grant of Probate should be sent to everyone who owes money to the Estate. You now as Executor have a legal authority to pursue any debts owing to the Estate. \n\n12. When the Grant of Probate is received, the Estate can be divided according to the terms of the Will. The Executor must prepare and sign accounts showing who has received what from the distribution. They must be able to show that they acted in accordance with the terms of the  Will in case there is any dissent from the family of the deceased. \n\n13. All papers, including the Grant of Probate and the accounts must be stored safely for a period of 12 years.\n\n\nAs you can see, it all takes quite a long time and you will certainly need to instruct a solicitor for the conveyancing.
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Maybe a week. I had this done a long time ago and it didn't take long at all.
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It takes 6 months if your approved. Many apply few are accepted is why you see so many lawyers wanting a slice of your money.There is a long process to go through
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well what happened ? if your not using a lawyer. it will take longer. it can take up to 4 years for it to be approved. did you turn in a good medical history ? show proof of contact ? etc.. etc.. etc..
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It all depends on the judge.  In California, for instance, judges have up to 90 days to issue a ruling.  I know some judges that will issue a ruling immediately.  Meanwhile, I know one judge in particular who will almomst always wait until the 90th day to give you a ruling.  It's infuriating but there isn't much you can do about it.  Judges have a tremendous amount of autonomy.  Once the case is submitted to him/her for ruling, all you can do is hurry up and wait.
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Executors are published in the newspapers.\nCheck Superior court (Probate)
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You need to go to probate court and submit a Petition for Appointment of Special Administrator with Powers to marshall and conserve the assets of the estate until a personal representative is appointed. Personnel in the Probate Division where you are should be able to help you.