Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Time frame for probate of a simple will

My husband and his 3 siblings are named in their aunts will. Their aunt passed away 3 months ago and we are being told that it will be another 8 to 10 months to have this settled. We are trying to find out the procedures of probate and the normal time that it takes.


Asked on 2/23/01, 11:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey R. Gottlieb Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC

Re: Time frame for probate of a simple will

Probate takes a minimum of 6 to 9 monhts after it is opened to complete. Often, it may take longer, particularly if the estate is large enough ($675,000) to require the filing of a federal estate tax return.

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Answered on 4/05/01, 10:42 am


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