Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

how long can the executor hold the estate after the will has been read to parties named in will?


Asked on 1/27/12, 7:07 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

Wills are only read to the heirs in movies. There is no set time in which the estate distribution must occur.

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Answered on 1/27/12, 10:49 pm
Kurt Seidler Law Offices of Kurt A. Seidler APC

Typically the heirs get a copy of the will attached to the probate petition, and the distribution comes after the court approves a petition for final distribution. in our county that takes about a year.

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Answered on 1/28/12, 2:04 pm


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