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In the best of circumstances, the Mississippi probate process usually takes 4 to 6 months. This would only be possible if the estate was fairly simple, all interested parties are agreeable, and documents are signed and returned to the probate attorney in a timely manner.
If an estate is not properly probated and closed in a timely manner, there may be a number of consequences that can jeopardize the estate: The statute of limitations for creditors' claims is extended. Assets may lose value or be lost altogether. The state may claim the assets.
The Executor's Final Act, Closing an Estate The personal representative, now without any estate funds to pay his lawyer, must respond. Even if the charges are baseless, the executor is stuck paying the legal bill. Instead, before making any distribution, the administrator should insist on receiving a release.
Generally, an executor has 12 months from the date of death to distribute the estate. This is known as 'the executor's year'. However, for various reasons the executor may have been delayed and has not distributed the estate within this time frame.
Notify all creditors. File tax returns and pay final taxes. File the final accounting with the probate court. Distribute remaining assets to beneficiaries. File a closing statement with the court.
Generally, an executor has 12 months from the date of death to distribute the estate. This is known as 'the executor's year'. However, for various reasons the executor may have been delayed and has not distributed the estate within this time frame.
1) Petition the court to be the estate representative. 2) Notify heirs and creditors. 3) Change legal ownership of assets. 4) Pay Funeral Expenses, Taxes, Debts and Transfer assets to heirs.
File the Will and Probate Petition. Secure Personal Property. Appraise and Insure Valuable Assets. Cancel Personal Accounts. Determine Cash Needs. Remove Estate Tax Lien. Determine Location of Assets and Secure "Date of Death Values" Submit Probate Inventory.