How long probate takes depends on several things:
- How busy the court docket is
- If the person died with or without a will or trust
- The total value of their estate
- Resolving tax and creditor issues
- Inventory of assets and getting appraisals
- Disagreement among heirs and beneficiaries
- Willingness of the administrator to do their job
We have helped clients complete simple probate in as little as 1 month,
but complex estates can take anywhere from 7 months to 3
years!