| Step |
Duration |
| Prepare and File Petition Probate |
1-2 months |
| Court hearing on the petition for probate |
1 week OR 1-2 months |
| The following are issued. letter of administration ,order for probate, duties and liabilities, issue bond (if ordered) & Domiciliary Letters |
1 week OR 1-2 months (if not contested) |
| Notice to Creditors DEADLINE |
100 days |
| Allow or Reject Creditor Claims DEADLINE |
100 days |
| Pay state and Federal Taxes (if necessary) |
6-12 months |
| Notice to Department of Health Services (Estate Recovery Program for Nursing Home care) |
NH normally notifies within 60 days |
| Receive Final Tax Letter from state and Federal (if appropriate) |
6-12 months |
| INFORMAL: Final Judgment on Claims |
|
| Final Distribution and Accounting |
8-12 months |
| Distribution of Assets to Heirs |
8-12 months |
| Receipts filed DEADLINE |
120 days |
| FORMAL: Final Judgment on Claims |
|
| Petition for Final Distribution and Accounting (depends on waivers/consents) |
8-12 months |
| Hearing on Petition for Final Distribution and Accounting |
8-12 months |
| Order Approving Final Distribution and Accounting |
8-12 months |
| Distribution of Assets to Heirs |
8-12 months |
| Receipts filed DEADLINE |
120 days |
| Final Discharge Order (indicates close of probate case) |
8-12 months |
| Final Distribution of Funds |
8-12 months |
