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#1
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Prepare and File Petition for Probate
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1-2 months
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#2
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Court hearing on the Petition for Probate
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2-3 months
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#3
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The following are issued: Letters of Administration, Orders for Probate, Duties and Liabilities, Issue Bond (if ordered), & **Letters of Testimentary **
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for 2-4 months (if uncontested)
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#4
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Notice to Creditors
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2-4 months
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#5
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Notice to Department of Health Services Inventory & Appraisement
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4-8 months
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#6
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Pay State and Federal Taxes (if necessary)
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6-12 months
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#7
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Allow or Reject Creditor Claims
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#8
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Possible Preliminary Distributions
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#9
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Notice to Department of Health Services (if deceased received medical)
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#10
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Notice to Franchise Tax Board (if heir is out of state)
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#11
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Claim of Exemption (if assets transfer to a minor)
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6-15 months
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#12
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Receive Final Tax Letter from State and Federal (if appropriate)
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6-18 months
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#13
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File Petition for Final Distribution and Accounting
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8-16 months
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#14
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Hearing on Petition for final Distribution and Accounting
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#15
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Order Approving Final Distribution and Accounting
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#16
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Distribution of Assets to Heirs
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9-17 months
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#17
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Final Discharge Order (indicates close of probate case)
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9-18 months
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#18
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Final Distribution of Funds
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9-18 months
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